arson/ˈɑɹsən/EtymologyFrom Anglo-Norman and Old French arson, from the verb ardoir, from Latin ardeō (“to burn”). Compare ardent.arson means the crime of deliberately starting a fire with intent to cause damage. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 75 out of 100.nounThe crime of deliberately starting a fire with intent to cause damage.“carry out an arson attack”A saddlebow.“The kyng of Englande mounted on a freſhe courſer, the trapper of clothe of golde, of Tiſſue, the Arſon mantell wiſe[…]”verbTo illegally set fire to; to burn down in a criminal manner.