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fireship

noun fire·ship \ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌship\

Definition of FIRESHIP

:  a ship carrying combustibles or explosives sent burning among the enemy's ships or works to set them on fire
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First Known Use of FIRESHIP

1588

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