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firebrand - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'firebrand' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Firebrand [ n.]
- A piece of burning wood.
- One who inflames factions, or causes contention and mischief; an incendiary.

Meaning of 'firebrand' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . firebrand [ n]
Meaning (1):
- someone who deliberately foments trouble
Example in sentence:
  • she was the instigator of their quarrel