lightwood

American  

[lahyt-wood, -ood] / ˈlaɪtˌwʊd, -ʊd /

noun

Southern U.S.

1. Also called fatwood.  kindling.

2. resinous pine wood used for kindling.

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Etymology

Origin of lightwood

First recorded in 1675–85; light ¹ + wood ¹

Example Sentences

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

"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 pine woods were on fire as we passed through them, the flames now and then running up a lightwood tree, and throwing a weird and fitful glare upon the passing train.

From Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States by Semmes, Raphael

Brother Fox covets the Quills View larger image Back to List of Illustrations The old man folded his hands in his lap, and sat quietly gazing into the lightwood fire.

From Nights With Uncle Remus Myths and Legends of the Old Plantation by Harris, Joel Chandler

So us carry a lightwood knot fer light when us put anything in it or take anything out.

From Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves South Carolina Narratives, Part 2 by Work Projects Administration