fat pine
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of fat pine
An Americanism dating back to 1665–75
Example Sentences
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Into the grate put shavings or paper, or the fat pine known as lightwood.
From The Easiest Way in Housekeeping and Cooking Adapted to Domestic Use or Study in Classes by Campbell, Helen
In proof, take Candle Wood Mountain, whose name is said to have come from furnishing such fat pine, and of a special excellence.
From Dishes & Beverages of the Old South by McCulloch-Williams, Martha
On our consenting to go with her, she caught up a stick of fat pine, lighted it in the fire, and with this blazing torch to light the way, preceded us to her house.
From In Indian Mexico (1908) by Starr, Frederick
You'll find a fire already laid, in the fireplace, with fat pine knots that will blaze up at the touch of a match.
From Fanny Herself by Ferber, Edna
Dry white-pine and cedar shavings and splints light readily from the match, but dead "fat" pine is much better.
From Woodcraft by Kreps, E. H. (Elmer Harry)
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