American Dictionary of the English Language

Websters Dictionary 1828

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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.

First Occurrence in the Bible(KJV): Judges 15:4