arsonite

English

Etymology

From arson +‎ -ite.

Noun

arsonite (plural arsonites)

1. (dated) An arsonist.
   • 1917, Proceedings of the annual meeting of the Fire Underwriters' Association of the Pacific:

     The fireman knows the marks of the arsonite. If there are any footprints left behind, he will discern them at once.

   • 1933, Public Management, volume 15, page 263:

     Incendiarism is a major fire problem in many cities; Mr. Fairtrace here recommends needed changes in insurance and fire protection methods. […] the experienced arsonite could expect at least $1,000 profit on each fire.

Anagrams

• Reitanos, Restaino, airstone, asterion, notaries, notarise, rai stone, senorita, señorita, tonaries