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firebrand

noun fire·brand \-ˌbrand\

: a person who tries to get people to become angry and to do things for a political or social cause

Full Definition of FIREBRAND

1
:  a piece of burning wood
2
:  one that creates unrest or strife (as in aggressively promoting a cause) :  agitator
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First Known Use of FIREBRAND

13th century

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