fatwood

[ fat-wood ]

noun

, South Atlantic States.

1. kindling; lightwood.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fatwood¹

First recorded in 1905–10; fat + wood ¹

Example Sentences

He threw another chunk of fatwood on the fire, and watched the smoky flame go dancing up the chimney.

From Project Gutenberg

Somebody, discovering Daddy Neptune's woodpile, had kindled a fatwood torch.

From Project Gutenberg