Etymology
Origin of lightwood
Example Sentences
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He loosed the bundle of lightwood, 325 took two pieces, tied them into the form of a cross, and laid it beside a lighted candle near the silver cup.
From The Clansman An Historical Romance of the Ku Klux Klan by Dixon, Thomas
We had torches made o' lightwood splinters, and brushes in our han's, we hit de piles o' brush after we got 'round 'em.
From Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves, North Carolina Narratives, Part 1 by Various
We are fortunate to have so much lightwood.
From Life in the Confederate Army Being Personal Experiences of a Private Soldier in the Confederate Army by Ford, Arthur Peronneau
"Wait till I strike a match, and I'll try to find a piece of lightwood to make a torch," said Rob, jumping from the wagon.
From The Boy Scouts Under Fire in Mexico by Payton, Lieut. Howard
The yard was brightly lighted in spots by flaming lightwood torches, which left the other parts in deepest gloom.
From The Rose of Old St. Louis by Dillon, Mary
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