arson
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[edit] Etymology
latin verb ardere = to burn, to inflame; latin noun ardor, -oris m = fire, glow
[edit] Pronunciation
- Rhymes: -ɑː(r)sən
[edit] Noun
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arson (plural arsons)
- A crime of setting a fire with intent to cause damage.
- 2006, Paul Chadwick, Concrete: Killer Smile, Part two, p.34
- Arson, like we thought. three punks doused a car, lit it, and took off.
- 2006, Paul Chadwick, Concrete: Killer Smile, Part two, p.34
[edit] Translations
crime of setting a fire