forestick
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of forestick
Example Sentences
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He put a log on behind, then placed the andirons up to the log, and a great forestick upon the andirons.
From Jonas on a Farm in Winter by Abbott, Jacob
He had brought in a huge backlog, placed it carefully, laid a forestick and the kindling, and soon blue and yellow flames were weaving through the well-built structure of the fire.
From The Girls of Hillcrest Farm The Secret of the Rocks by Marlowe, Amy Bell
Nothin' ever made me madder Than fer Pap to stomp in, layin' In a' extra forestick, say'in', "Groun'-hog's out and seed his shadder!"
From Riley Farm-Rhymes by Riley, James Whitcomb
Short knobs or uprights were often placed a few inches back of the main uprights and served the double purpose of holding the forestick in place and of protecting the shining brass.
From Colonial Homes and Their Furnishings by Northend, Mary H.
Dey had a big back log in de fireplace and a forestick and we put de wood in between.
From Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves: Volume X, Missouri Narratives by United States. Work Projects Administration
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