ARSON


Meaning of ARSON in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈär-s ə n ]

noun

Etymology: Anglo-French arsoun, from ars, past participle of arder, ardre to burn, from Latin ardēre — more at ardor

Date: circa 1680

: the willful or malicious burning of property (as a building) especially with criminal or fraudulent intent

• ar·son·ist -ist noun

• ar·son·ous -əs adjective

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