English Explanatory Dictionary

touchwood

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Decayed wood used as tinder; punk.

Pronunciation

/ˌtʌt͡ʃˈwʊd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-NaomiAmethyst-touchwood.wav

Word forms

touchwood

Etymology

Apparently from touch + wood, but perhaps the first element is derived from torch.

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