Word: portfire
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: port
fire
Definition: A case of strong paper filled with a composition of nitre, sulphur, and mealed powder, used principally to ignite the priming in proving guns, and as an incendiary material in shells.
Morphemes:
Affix: portfire
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A case of strong paper filled with a composition of nitre, sulphur, and mealed powder, used principally to ignite the priming in proving guns, and as an incendiary material in shells.