— fagoter , n.
/fag"euht/ , n.
1. a bundle of sticks, twigs, or branches bound together and used as fuel, a fascine, a torch, etc.
2. a bundle; bunch.
3. a bundle of pieces of iron or steel to be welded, hammered, or rolled together at high temperature.
4. See bouquet garni .
v.t.
5. to bind or make into a fagot.
6. to ornament with fagoting.
Also, Brit., faggot .
[ 1250-1300; ME ]