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
- boutefeus
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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