Liberal Dictionary English Dictionary
noun
- a piece of burning wood or other material.
- a person who kindles strife or encourages unrest; an agitator; troublemaker.
noun
- a piece of burning or glowing wood or other material
- a person who causes unrest or is very energetic
c.1200, “piece of wood kindled at a fire,” from fire (n.) + brand (n.). Figurative sense of “one who kindles mischief or passions” is from late 14c.