"spellfire" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: spell + fire Etymology templates: {{compound|en|spell|fire}} spell + fire Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} spellfire (uncountable)
  1. (fantasy) The exchange of shots or explosive blasts of spells (from a wand, staff, etc.) as in magical combat. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Fantasy Related terms: gunfire, spellwork, spellcraft
    Sense id: en-spellfire-en-noun-lDN27BTN Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: fantasy

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