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lightwood
light·wood [ lt wd ]


noun 
Definition:
 
regional kindling: resinous pine used for kindling
[Late 17th century. <light1]

Regional History

Lightwood, meaning "kindling," is also called fat lightwood and lighterd, the latter reflecting a common South Midland pronunciation.
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