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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A small block of a flammable substance, typically a combination of sawdust and wax, used to light fires.
2. 2
   (a piece of) a substance that burns easily and can be used to start a coal or coke fire wordnet

Etymology

From fire + lighter.

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