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arson

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Main Entry:
ar·son 
          Listen to the pronunciation of arson
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 
          Listen to the pronunciation of arsonist \-ist\ noun
ar·son·ous 
          Listen to the pronunciation of arsonous \-əs\ adjective


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