camp|fire

camp|fire
camp|fire «KAMP FYR», noun.
1. a fire in a camp for cooking or warmth: »

Their campfires first announced their presence (Connop Thirlwall).

2. a social gathering of soldiers, scouts, or members of a club.
an organization founded in 1910 to help girls develop good health, character, citizenship, and usefulness to others. Since 1975 it has accepted boys as members.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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