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fagot definition
fagot (fag′ət)
noun
- a bundle of sticks, twigs, or branches, esp. for use as fuel
- Metallurgy a bundle or heap of iron or steel pieces to be worked into bars by hammering or rolling at welding temperature
Etymology: ME < OFr, with change of suffix < VL *facellum < Gr phakelos, a bundle
transitive verb
- to make into a fagot; form fagots of
- Sewing to decorate with fagoting
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