FIRE CHEMISE, a piece of linen cloth, steeped in a composition of oil of petroleum, camphor, and other combustible matters, used at sea for setting fire to an enemy's vessel.
FIRE CHEMISE
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FIRE CHEMISE, a piece of linen cloth, steeped in a composition of oil of petroleum, camphor, and other combustible matters, used at sea for setting fire to an enemy's vessel.