- firebrand (n.)
[firebrand 词源字典]
- also fire-brand, c. 1200, "piece of wood kindled at a fire, a piece of something burning," from fire (n.) + brand (n.). Used for spreading fire. Figurative sense of "one who kindles mischief or passions" is from late 14c.[firebrand etymology, firebrand origin, 英语词源]