fat pine
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of fat pine
An Americanism dating back to 1665–75
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They were well provided with fat pine torches and armed with axes.
From Raftmates A Story of the Great River by Kirk Munroe
Dry white-pine and cedar shavings and splints light readily from the match, but dead "fat" pine is much better.
From Woodcraft by E. H. (Elmer Harry) Kreps
I had a log of fat pine in the back yard.
From The Comstock Club by Charles Carroll Goodwin
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 Martha McCulloch-Williams
Otter, fetch a splinter o' fat pine for a light.
From The Reckoning by Robert W. (Robert William) Chambers
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