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The person who first attacks or makes an aggression; he who begins hostility or a quarrel; an assailant.

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The leader of a circle of dancers; hence, the leader of a number of persons acting together; the leader of a herd of animals.

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One who, or that which, leads or conducts; a guide; a conductor.

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One who makes mischief; one who excites or instigates quarrels or enmity.

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One who troubles or disturbs; one who afflicts or molests; a disturber; as, a troubler of the peace.

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To introduce by a first act; to make a beginning with; to set afoot; to originate; to commence; to begin or enter upon.

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To introduce by a first act; to make a beginning with; to set afoot; to originate; to commence; to begin or enter upon.

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A piece of burning wood.

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One who, or that which, incites.

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One who initiates.

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