"firecraft" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: fire + -craft Etymology templates: {{af|en|fire|-craft}} fire + -craft Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} firecraft (uncountable)
  1. The set of knowledge and skills needed to make a (controlled) fire (for warmth, cooking, etc). Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-firecraft-en-noun-Os5Dq36J Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -craft

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