lightwood

[ lahyt-woo d, -oo d ]

/ ˈlaɪtˌwʊd, -ʊd /

Also called fatwood. kindling.

resinous pine wood used for kindling.

Origin of lightwood

First recorded in 1675–85; light¹ + wood¹

The Butterfly Man knelt, thrust a handful of lightwood splinters under the pile, and touched a match here and there.

Slippy McGee, Sometimes Known as the Butterfly Man |Marie Conway Oemler
The bird descended as far as the lightwood, but would not be coaxed to come any nearer.

The Book of the Bush |George Dunderdale
Lightwood was at home when he got to the Chambers, and had dined alone there.

Our Mutual Friend |Charles Dickens
It might be worth knowing what this strange man's business was with Lightwood, or Wrayburn, or both, at such an unseasonable hour.

Our Mutual Friend |Charles Dickens

Mr Lightwood explained that he came from the proctor's, with whom he had been engaged in transacting Mr Boffin's affairs.

Our Mutual Friend |Charles Dickens