arsonite
English
Noun
arsonite (plural arsonites)
- (dated) An arsonist.
- 1917, Proceedings of the annual meeting of the Fire Underwriters' Association of the Pacific
- The fireman knows the marks of the arsonite. If there are any footprints left behind, he will discern them at once.
- 1933, Public Management (volume 15, page 263)
- Incendiarism is a major fire problem in many cities; Mr. Fairtrace here recommends needed changes in insurance and fire protection methods. […] the experienced arsonite could expect at least $1,000 profit on each fire.
- 1917, Proceedings of the annual meeting of the Fire Underwriters' Association of the Pacific
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