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firebrand (n.)
also
fire-brand
, c. 1200, "piece of wood kindled at a fire, a piece of something burning," from
fire
(n.) +
brand
(n.). Used for spreading fire. Figurative sense of "one who kindles mischief or passions" is from late 14c.
