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arsonOne entry found. Main Entry: ar·son Pronunciation: \ˈär-sən\ Function: noun Etymology: Anglo-French arsoun, from ars, past participle of arder, ardre to burn, from Latin ardēre — more at ardor Date: circa 1680 : the willful or malicious burning of property (as a building) especially with criminal or fraudulent intent — ar·son·ist \-ist\ noun — ar·son·ous \-əs\ adjective
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