PETROLEUR

Etymology

Noun

petroleur (plural petroleurs)

One who lights fires with petrol, especially (historical) a revolutionary who attacked public buildings in this way in Paris in 1871.

Anagrams

• poulterer

Source: Wiktionary


Pé`tro`leur", n. m. Pé`tro`leuse", n. f.Etym: [F.]

Definition: One who makes use of petroleum for incendiary purposes.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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