brimstone
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brimstone (ˈbrɪmˌstəʊn) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | an obsolete name for sulphur |
| 2. | a common yellow butterfly, Gonepteryx rhamni, of N temperate regions of the Old World: family Pieridae |
| 3. | archaic a scolding nagging woman; virago |
| [Old English brynstān; related to Old Norse brennistein; see | |
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Brimstone
is always a great word to know.
So is ort. Does it mean:
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
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Word Origin & History
brimstone
O.E. brynstan, from brin- stem of brinnen "to burn" + stan "stone." Formerly "sulphur," now restricted to biblical usage. The O.N. cognate brennusteinn meant "amber," as does Ger. Bernstein.
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Easton
Bible Dictionary
Brimstone definition
an inflammable mineral substance found in quantities on the shores of the Dead Sea. The cities of the plain were destroyed by a rain of fire and brimstone (Gen. 19:24, 25). In Isa. 34:9 allusion is made to the destruction of these cities. This word figuratively denotes destruction or punishment (Job 18:15; Isa. 30:33; 34:9; Ps. 11:6; Ezek. 38:22). It is used to express the idea of excruciating torment in Rev. 14:10; 19:20; 20:10.
Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary
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Example sentences
They need not be movie stars, they need not preach fire and brimstone, and they need not be fear mongering instigators.
In truth, the spate of bad press had the distinct odor of brimstone.
After these tortures, he was put into the screw or press, and boiling pitch and brimstone were poured into his mouth.
It's time to wake up and smell the sulfur and brimstone.
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