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forestick


forestick [fawr-stik, fohr-] ExamplesWord Origin noun

  1. the front log in a wood fire, as in a fireplace.

Origin of forestick An Americanism dating back to 1785–95; fore- + stick1 Examples from the Web for forestick Historical Examples of forestick

  • Before the forestick had burned in two, she heard him coming, but he was not alone.

    Country Neighbors

    Alice Brown

  • The bright flame on the forestick, which Ralph had been watching, flickered and burned low.

    The Hoosier Schoolmaster

    Edward Eggleston

  • On a fire well started thus between backlog and forestick he may pile such dry, hard wood as he has at hand.

    Old Plymouth Trails

    Winthrop Packard

  • Backlog and forestick were soon piled and kindlings laid, and the fire roared and snapped and crackled up the ample chimney.

    Poganuc People

    Harriet Beecher Stowe

  • Large stones were sometimes used instead of a backlog, and an iron bar was laid on the andirons in front of the forestick.

    Every Day Life in the Massachusetts Bay Colony

    George Francis Dow

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