A type of firework, typically having a long stick with burning material or exploding gunpowder at one end, and used either for military purposes or for display.
Origin
Mid 17th century; earliest use found in John Bate (fl. 1626–1635), writer on mechanics.
Definition of fire lance in US English:
fire lance
noun
A type of firework, typically having a long stick with burning material or exploding gunpowder at one end, and used either for military purposes or for display.
Origin
Mid 17th century; earliest use found in John Bate (fl. 1626–1635), writer on mechanics.