Fire (Blaze, flaring up with smoke). Hold the right hand down and forward at arm’s length, back in front of the body; fingers hooked so the tip of thumb is over the nails of first three fingers and holds them down; raise the hand six inches and spring the fingers upward, free, separate, and straight. Do this twice. Compare Aurora.
Fr. le feu; Ger. das Feuer.
Fire, Spark of. Hold up right thumb and index as though holding something and blow it steadily; add Fire if needed for clearness. Compare Feather (small).
Fr. l’étincelle; Ger. der Funke.
Fire, Set it afire. Make the motion of striking a match on the side of the thigh and thrusting it forward.
Fr. allumer; Ger. anzünden.
Fire off, Shoot, or Gun-Fire (Blaze shooting forward). Right hand in front of right shoulder; throw palm forward six inches and at same time straighten and spread all fingers with a jerk. Some add a hand clap or many for Volley firing.
Fr. décharger, faire feu sur, tirer; Ger. schiessen, abfeuern.
