单词 | to fire the kiln |
释义 | > as lemmasto fire the kiln b. In phrases and proverbs: esp. to set the kiln on fire (Sc. a-low), to fire the kiln, to cause a serious commotion or turmoil; so the kiln's on fire. ΘΚΠ the mind > emotion > passion > ardour or fervour > become ardent or fervent [verb (intransitive)] > inflame passion to set the kiln on fire (Sc. a-low)1705 1590 T. Lodge Rosalynde: Euphues Golden Legacie sig. Lv Tush (quoth Ganimede) al is not malte that is cast on the kill. 1603 J. Florio tr. M. de Montaigne Ess. iii. v. 537 It is that which some say prouerbialie, Ill may the Kill call the Ouen burnt taile. 1705 E. Hickeringill Priest-craft 41 As for my Peck of Mault, set the Kiln on Fire. 1722 R. Wodrow Hist. Sufferings Church of Scotl. II. 206 They..told him, that his opposing the Clause, excepting the King's Sons and Brothers, had fired the Kiln. 1818 W. Scott Heart of Mid-Lothian viii, in Tales of my Landlord 2nd Ser. IV. 180 The Captain's a queer hand, and to speak to him about that..wad be to set the kiln a-low. 1819 W. Scott Legend of Montrose xii, in Tales of my Landlord 3rd Ser. IV. 262 He has contrived to set the kiln on fire as fast as I put it out. < as lemmas |
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