fagot

[ fag-uht ]

noun

1. a bundle of sticks, twigs, or branches bound together and used as fuel, a fascine, a torch, etc.
2. a bundle; bunch.
3. a bundle of pieces of iron or steel to be welded, hammered, or rolled together at high temperature.
4. bouquet garni.

verb (used with object)

1. to bind or make into a fagot.
2. to ornament with fagoting.

Other Words From

• fagot·er noun
• un·fagot·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of fagot¹

1250–1300; Middle English < Anglo-French, Old French; of obscure origin

Example Sentences

In the middle of the saying the lighted brand was fetched and thrust among our fagotings, and the upward-curling smoke wreaths made me gasp and strangle at the finish.

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