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firebrand

Syllabification: (fire·brand)
Pronunciation: /ˈfīrˌbrand/

Definition of firebrand

noun

  • 1a person who is passionate about a particular cause, typically inciting change and taking radical action:a political firebrand
  • 2a piece of burning wood.

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