flap-dragons (n.)
[game of bravado] snap-dragons: small burning objects floating on liquor, which have to be avoided while drinking; or: edible objects floating on burning liquor, to be seized and eaten
2H4 II.iv.241[Falstaff to Doll, of why Prince Harry loves Poins] 'a ... drinks off candles' ends for flap-dragons
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