Arson

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɑː(ɹ)sÉ™n/

Origin

Anglo-Norman and Old French arson, from the verb ardoir, from Latin ardeō ("to burn"). Compare ardent

Full definition of arson

Noun

1. (uncountable) The crime of setting a fire with intent to cause damage.
• 2006, Paul Chadwick, Concrete: Killer Smile, Part two, p.34Arson, like we thought. three punks doused a car, lit it, and took off.
2. (countable) An instance of such a crime.

Anagrams

• roans
• sonar
• sorna