Associations to the word «Firebrand»

Wiktionary

FIREBRAND, noun. An argumentative troublemaker or revolutionary; one who agitates against the current situation.
FIREBRAND, noun. A torch or other burning stick with a flame at one end.

Dictionary definition

FIREBRAND, noun. A piece of wood that has been burned or is burning.
FIREBRAND, noun. Someone who deliberately foments trouble; "she was the instigator of their quarrel".

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley