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 Definitions of firebrand  [ˈfaɪərˌbrænd]  

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Definition of 'firebrand' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) firebrand
a piece of burning wood or other material.

2.  firebrand
a person who kindles strife or encourages unrest.

Etymology:  (1175–1225)

Definition of 'firebrand' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) brand, firebrand
a piece of wood that has been burned or is burning

2. (noun) instigator, provoker, inciter, instigant, firebrand
someone who deliberately foments trouble
"she was the instigator of their quarrel"


Definition of 'firebrand' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) firebrand
a piece of burning wood

2. (noun) firebrand
one who inflames factions, or causes contention and mischief; an incendiary



'firebrand' - Nearby Entries  

fireboat  firebomb  firebox  firebrand  firebrat  firebreak  firebrick  



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