What does "portfire" mean?

A fuse for cannons or other artillery, consisting of strong paper filled with a nitre, sulphur, and mealed powder, used principally to ignite the priming in proving guns, and as an incendiary material in shells.

What is a synonym for "portfire"?

Common synonyms include: brand, firebrand, flambeau, flint, light, spill.

Portfire

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A fuse for cannons or other artillery, consisting of strong paper filled with a nitre, sulphur, and mealed powder, used principally to ignite the priming in proving guns, and as an incendiary material in shells. historical

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brand firebrand flambeau flint light spill

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