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Entry 2 senses Webster, 1913

Firebrand

/fī'-ẽrb-răndˌ/ · Fire·brand · IPA /ˈfaɪɚ.bɹænd/
01 n. A piece of burning wood.
  1. 1.
    A piece of burning wood.
  2. 2.
    One who inflames factions, or causes contention and mischief; an incendiary.