firebrand in Irish
firebrand in Irish is aithinne — firebrand means a burning stick used as a torch.
firebrand in Irish
aithinne
A torch or other burning stick with a flame at one end.
What does "firebrand" mean?
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noun A burning stick used as a torch.
"The crowd cheered as a firebrand was tossed onto the huge pile of wood to start the traditional homecoming bonfire."
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noun Someone who stirs up trouble or argument, often against the way things are.
"Both Malcolm and King were firebrands. And both were disciplined organisers of people. Malcolm was able to channel the anger of a crowd into action, but then to ensure they did not descend into violence."
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- The crowd cheered as a firebrand was tossed onto the huge pile of wood to start the traditional homecoming bonfire.
- Both Malcolm and King were firebrands. And both were disciplined organisers of people. Malcolm was able to channel the anger of a crowd into action, but then to ensure they did not descend into violence.
- The member of the college's Communist League was a firebrand who would launch a sit-in or protest march at a moment's notice.
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What is "firebrand" in Irish?
"firebrand" in Irish is aithinne. firebrand means: A burning stick used as a torch.
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