[f. SMOTHER sb. or v.] A smoldering or smoky fire. Also fig.

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1625.  Gill, Sacr. Philos., viii. 139. That dampish smother-fire of heresies, which the devill did kindle among his brands.

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1905.  Daily News, 27 Jan., 4. If any ashes are to hand from a smother fire this will be found a grand fertiliser for onions.

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