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Webster 1913 Edition

Noun.

[Probably for

tachwood

; OE.

tache

tinder (of uncertain origin) +

wood

Wood so decayed as to serve for tinder; spunk, or punk.

Dried fungi used as tinder; especially, the

Polyporus igniarius

See also: touch wood

touchwood ‎(uncountable)

dry material used for fire lighting