fire extinguisher



fire extinguisher

A chaperone. This 1920s phrase referred to a chaperone, whose presence and vigilance prevented romantic sparks from bursting into flames of passion.
See also: fire

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
JillJILEnglish
Ebele-Western African, Igbo
EzioE-tsyoItalian
Moema-Portuguese (Brazilian)
MartheMAHRT (French)French, Norwegian
PoulPOWLDanish