ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Boutefeu

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Boutefeu is a noun meaning (obsolete) An incendiary; an inciter of quarrels.

Meaning

(obsolete) An incendiary; an inciter of quarrels.

Example Sentences

Animated by […] John a Chamber, a very boutefeu, […] they entered into open rebellion.
But we, who only do infuse / The rage in them like boutè-feus, / 'Tis our example that instils / In them th' infection of our ills.

Word Forms

Synonyms for boutefeu

Depending on context, synonyms include firebrand.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include feud, flamboy, beaupere, askefise, tede, bonfire.

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