2017年9月28日 · Old English brand, brond "fire, flame, destruction by fire; firebrand, piece of burning wood, torch," and (poetic) "sword," from Proto-Germanic *brandaz "a burning" (source also of Old Norse brandr, Old High German brant, Old Frisian brond "firebrand; blade of a sword," German brand "fire"), from PIE root *gwher-"to heat, warm."

'Firebrand' is often used to describe politically divisive figures. Its modern use is 'one that creates unrest or strife,' but it has literal origins referring to a burning piece of wood.

Firebrand, a superhero debuting in 1941, is thought by some to be an early example, with his pink or transparent costume. A firebrand politician, he belonged to the action force, and was …

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Firebrand. Originally, a piece of wood kindled with fire at one-end and carried as a torch dates from the late 14th /early 15th century. Within a short while thereafter, it was used figuratively to describe a person who kindles strife, mischief or inflames the passions.

The word "firebrand" has been used in English since the 13th century. It originally referred to a burning piece of wood that was used as a weapon or for setting fires. Over time, the term began to be applied figuratively to people who were passionate and outspoken.

Old firebrand [picture] / Julian Smith Creator Smith, Julian, 1873-1947 Call Number PIC Drawer PM 13398 #PIC/P341/43 Created/Published