Firebrand
['faɪəbrænd] or ['faɪɚbrænd]
Definition
(n.) A piece of burning wood.
(n.) One who inflames factions, or causes contention and mischief; an incendiary.
Editor: Myra
Unserious Contents or Definition
To dream of a firebrand, denotes favorable fortune, if you are not burned or distressed by it.
Inputed by Evelyn
Examples
- She is the firebrand, as you well know; but we will talk of these things another time, my son. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Yo're not knowing of any place, where they could gi' me a trial, away fro' the mills, if I'm such a firebrand? Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
- I might as well put a firebrand into the midst of the cotton-waste. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
Typist: Penelope