noun see: abide Date: 15th century loosely twisted hemp or jute fiber impregnated with tar or a tar derivative and used in caulking seams and packing joints
OAKUM
Meaning of OAKUM in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012