Obs. [Cf. Ger. feuerkranz in same sense; also kränzel, dim. of kranz wreath.] = fire-hoop, -wreath: see FIRE sb. B. 5.
1755. Magens, Insurances, II. 444. This Term of contraband Goods in understood to comprehend only all sorts of Fire-Arms and their Appurtenances, as Cannons, Muskets, Mortar-Pieces, Petards, Bombs, Granadoes, Fire-Crancels, pitched Hoops, [etc.].
