ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: Middle English firbrond, firbrand, from fir, fire + brond, brand — more at fire , brand
1. : a piece of burning wood
2. : a person who creates unrest, disaffection, or strife by noisy or violent agitation : troublemaker , hothead , agitator , incendiary
far from being considered firebrands, young people of today are accused of being too quiet — Harper's
a political firebrand