'Boutefeu' definitions:

Definition of 'Boutefeu'

From: GCIDE
  • Boutefeu \Boute"feu\, n. [F.; bouter to thrust, put + feu fire.] An incendiary; an inciter of quarrels. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
  • Animated by . . . John [`a] Chamber, a very boutefeu, . . . they entered into open rebellion. --Bacon. [1913 Webster]