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flambeaus

Meanings

  • 1. (French) Fire-servers; persons who carry burning torches or flambeaus.

    - "The fire-servers carried their burning torches, or flambeaus, through the streets to light the way during festivals or parades."
    - "In the olden days, during processions, the bearers of the torches or flambeaus, preceded the company, and kept the procession illuminated, until all the participants had passed."

  • 2. (French) Blow-lamps or blow-torches.

    - "The painter used a blow-lamp or blow-torch to melt the varnish and paint the wall more evenly."
    - "The glassblower used a blow-lamp or blow-torch to heat the glass, and then used his breath to shape the molten glass into various forms."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with flambeaus
flame , ame , tame , fame , name
Homophones
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  1. flambeaus () : Fire-servers; persons who carry burning torches or flambeaus.

  2. flambeaus () : Blow-lamps or blow-torches.

  3. flambeaus () : A person who sets fire to a building, especially one who is paid for this work.

  4. flambeaus () : A large, open-topped wooden cart or wagon, especially one used for carrying heavy loads or for transportation in rural areas.

  5. flambeaus () : A bright, vivid or brilliantly colored object, especially one that is used for decorative purposes or that stands out in a distinctive way.

  6. flambeaus () : A person who is passionate or enthusiastic about a particular subject, activity, or hobby.

  7. flambeaus () : A person who is skilled or proficient in a particular craft, trade, or occupation.

  8. flambeaus () : A person who is brave or courageous, especially in the face of danger or adversity.

  9. flambeaus () : A person who is eloquent or persuasive in speech, especially when advocating for a particular cause or position.

  10. flambeaus () : A person who is versatile or adaptable, able to adjust to new situations or environments.

  11. flambeaus () : A person who is creative or imaginative, able to think outside the box and come up with innovative ideas or solutions.

  12. flambeaus () : A person who is wise or knowledgeable, able to provide sound advice or guidance based on their extensive experience or expertise.

  13. flambeaus () : A person who is powerful or influential, able to exert significant control or influence over others or situations.

  14. flambeaus () : A person who is passionate or committed to a particular cause, idea, or belief, and who is willing to take action or make sacrifices in support of that cause, idea, or belief.

Variants
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flambeau , flambeaus , flambeaux
Etymology
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The word 'flambeaus' is derived from the French word 'flambeau', which means 'torch' or 'blow-lamp'.

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  1. The word 'flambeaus' is derived from the French word 'flambeau', which means 'torch' or 'blow-lamp'.

  2. The term 'flambeaus' was originally used to describe the fire-servers or torch-bearers who carried burning torches or flambeaus through the streets during festivals or parades.

  3. The use of flambeaus to illuminate the way during festivals or parades dates back to the Middle Ages, when such events were commonly held to celebrate various occasions, such as the opening of a new market, the completion of a new building, or the marriage of a nobleman or noblewoman.

  4. The practice of using flambeaus to illuminate the way during festivals or parades continued well into modern times, and was still commonly practiced in many parts of Europe and the Americas during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

  5. However, with the advent of electric lighting, the use of flambeaus to illuminate the way during festivals or parades gradually declined, and by the mid-20th century, the practice had all but disappeared, except for a few isolated cases in some remote parts of the world where electric lighting was not yet available.

  6. Today, the term 'flambeaus' is still occasionally used to describe torch-bearers or torch-wielders, especially during ceremonial or symbolic events, such as the lighting of the Olympic flame during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.

  7. Despite its historical significance and continuing cultural relevance, the term 'flambeaus' is not commonly used in everyday language, and is more likely to be encountered in specialized or technical contexts, such as in the fields of history, literature, art, or architecture.

  8. Therefore, if you encounter the term 'flambeaus' in your studies or research, or if you come across it in your reading or viewing of literary, artistic, or historical works, then you can be confident that you have encountered an important and historically significant term, which is worth exploring and learning more about.

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