noun
firebrand
Firebrand (noun) means a torch or other burning stick with a flame at one end.
noun
1
A torch or other burning stick with a flame at one end.
2
An argumentative troublemaker or revolutionary; one who agitates against the status quo.
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Etymology
From Middle English fyr-brand, furbrond, equivalent to fire + brand. Cognate with German Feuerbrand (“firebrand”).
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of firebrand?
"firebrand" (noun) means a torch or other burning stick with a flame at one end.
What are the different meanings of firebrand?
"firebrand" has 2 main meanings: 1. A torch or other burning stick with a flame at one end; 2. An argumentative troublemaker or revolutionary; one who agitates against the status quo.