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Webster 1913 Edition
Firebrand
Fire′brandˊ
,Noun.
1.
A piece of burning wood.
L’Estrange.
2.
One who inflames factions, or causes contention and mischief; an incendiary.
Bacon.
Webster 1828 Edition
Firebrand
FI'REBRAND
,Noun.
1.
A piece of wood kindled or on fire.2.
An incendiary; one who inflames factions, or causes contention and mischief.