needfire

(ˈniːdˌfaɪə)

(Historical Terms) dialect Scot a beacon or ritual fire, esp one intended to ward off disease in livestock

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References in periodicals archive

Every country, or so it seems, has its answer to "Riverdance": "Firedance" from Malta, the Canadian "Needfire" or even Australia's "Gaelforce Dance" and the Turkish-born "Flames of Passion."

'Dance' spawns wannabes: from Flatley to 'Flames,' imitators find B.O. success in original's wake

Also scheduled is "Needfire," a "Riverdance"-like revue featuring Canada's Celtic artists that opened to mixed reviews last summer and since has been massively reworked.

Livent exit leaves Toronto legit lively

Toronto is also sending out its homegrown Celtic show "The Needfire" to Boston and Chicago.

Canadian team snags exclusive `Lion' deal

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