(for kindling)

  • 51Tinder — Tin der, n. [OE. tinder, tunder, AS. tynder, tyndre; akin to tendan to kindle, D. tonder tinder, G. zunder, OHG. zuntara, zuntra, Icel. tundr, Sw. tunder, Dan. t[ o]nder. See {Tind}.] Something very inflammable, used for kindling fire from a… …

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  • 52Tinder box — Tinder Tin der, n. [OE. tinder, tunder, AS. tynder, tyndre; akin to tendan to kindle, D. tonder tinder, G. zunder, OHG. zuntara, zuntra, Icel. tundr, Sw. tunder, Dan. t[ o]nder. See {Tind}.] Something very inflammable, used for kindling fire from …

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  • 53lightwood — noun Date: 1685 chiefly Southern wood used for kindling; especially coniferous wood abounding in pitch …

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  • 54Hulda Garborg — (1862 1934), born in Hamar, Norway, was a Norwegian writer, dancer and theatre instructor. She was married to Arne Garborg, and is today perhaps best known for kindling interest in the bunad tradition. External links *… …

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  • 55Piston (disambiguation) — Piston may refer to:cience and technology* Piston, a component of engines and pumps * Piston (optics) * Fire piston, an ancient device for kindling fire * Lake piston, an experimental renewable energy system * Gas operated reloading, sometimes… …

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  • 56Kid — A bundle of wood or brushwood, twigs, for kindling …

    Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases

  • 57pyrites — [pʌɪ rʌɪti:z] (also iron pyrites; Mineralogy pyrite) noun a shiny yellow mineral consisting of iron disulphide, occurring as intersecting cubic crystals. Derivatives pyritic adjective pyritize or pyritise verb Origin …

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  • 58tinderbox — noun historical a box containing tinder, flint, a steel, and other items for kindling fires …

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  • 59firelighter — /ˈfaɪəlaɪtə/ (say fuyuhluytuh) noun material which is impregnated with a highly flammable substance; designed to be used for kindling fires …

  • 60tinderbox — ► NOUN historical ▪ a box containing tinder, flint, a steel, and other items for kindling fires …

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