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firebrand

[ fahyuhr-brand ]

noun

  1. a piece of burning wood or other material.
  2. a person who kindles strife or encourages unrest; an agitator; troublemaker.


firebrand

/ ˈڲɪəˌæԻ /

noun

  1. a piece of burning or glowing wood or other material
  2. a person who causes unrest or is very energetic
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of firebrand1

Middle English word dating back to 1175–1225; fire, brand
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The other, in Florida's panhandle region, will determine a replacement for Matt Gaetz, the firebrand congressman Trump originally picked to be attorney general before he withdrew under a cloud of sexual misconduct and ethics allegations.

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The firebrand conservative hosts the influential War Room podcast, listened to by legions of Trump supporters.

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The veteran prosecutor, who famously won a murder conviction against real estate heir Robert Durst, is known for his firebrand personality.

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The firebrand Australian has barely played over the past two years after a range of injuries - most notably a debilitating wrist issue that left him fearing he would never play again at the highest level.

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Australian firebrand Kyrgios, often polarising but almost always entertaining, promised fun at the Brisbane International.

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