linstock

• POS: Noun
• HYPHEN: lin=stock

CIDE DICTIONARY

linstock, n. [Corrupt. fr. luntstock, D. lontstok; lont lunt + stok stock, stick. See Link a torch, Lunt, and Stock.].

 A pointed forked staff, shod with iron at the foot, to hold a lighted match for firing cannon.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

linstock, n. hist. a match-holder used to fire cannon.

Etymology

earlier lintstock f. Du. lontstok f. lont match + stok stick, with assim. to LINT

ROGET THESAURUS

linstock

Fuel

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