Something capable of causing fire, particularly a weapon.
One who maliciously sets fires.
One who excites or inflames factions into quarrels.
Origin
From Middle English incendiarie, from Old French incendiaire, from Latin incendiārius ("setting alight"), from incendium, from incendō, from in- + candeō.
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