Kentish fire

Kentish fire is vehement and prolonged derisive cheering. The practice is so called from indulgence in it in Kent at meetings to oppose the Roman Catholic Relief Bill (when passed, the Roman Catholic Relief Act 1829).

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Kentish fire

Kentish fire is vehement and prolonged derisive cheering. The practice is so called from indulgence in it in Kent at meetings to oppose the Roman Catholic Relief Bill (when passed, the Roman Catholic Relief Act 1829).

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