The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Linstock — Lin stock (l[i^]n st[o^]k), 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. [Written… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Linstock — A linstock (also called a lintstock) is a metre long staff with a fork at one end to hold a lighted slow match, [http://www.gggodwin.com/217.htm] The name was adapted from the Dutch lontstok , match stick .… … Wikipedia
linstock — noun historical a long pole used to hold a match for firing a cannon. Origin C16: from earlier lintstock, from Du. lontstok, from lont match + stok stick … English new terms 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 … Useful english dictionary
