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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.
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• 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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