fagot

American  

[fag-uht] / ˈfæg ət /

British, faggot

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.

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verb (used with object)

1. to bind or make into a fagot.

2. to ornament with fagoting.

Other Word Forms

• fagoter
  noun
• unfagoted
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of fagot

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

Example Sentences

“We started to have discussions in 2023 with the owners of the building, and those evolved into this becoming a real possibility,” Fagot says.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Midshipman Fagot was scheduled to enter the Marine Corps as a ground officer following his graduation while Midshipman McMorris was slated to become a Navy surface warfare officer.

From Washington Times • May 22, 2022

Twenty-six baboons — including Muse, Dream and Lips — participated in this aspect of the study, which was run by Joël Fagot, a cognitive psychologist at Aix-Marseille University.

From New York Times • Mar. 22, 2022

Senior Navy defensive captain Diego Fagot was a star for Navy in his final regular season appearance for the football programs.

From Fox News • Dec. 12, 2021

"We are weak!" said the Sticks, and men broke them;  "We are weak!" said the Threads, and were torn; Till new thoughts came and they spoke them;  Till the Fagot and the Rope were born.

From The Forerunner, Volume 1 (1909-1910) by Gilman, Charlotte Perkins