fat pine
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of fat pine
An Americanism dating back to 1665–75
Example Sentences
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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)
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
Night after night he crouched in his lonely cabin, by the blaze of a fat pine brand, poring over the few books that he had been able to secure and smuggle in.
From The Strength of Gideon and Other Stories by Dunbar, Paul Laurence
"I'll light a piece of fat pine," shouted the Boy, catching up a stick, and thrusting it into the coals.
From The Magnetic North by Robins, Elizabeth
The best kindling is fat pine or the bark of the paper birch.
From Scouting For Girls, Official Handbook of the Girl Scouts by Bacon, Josephine Dodge Daskam
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