lucifer
Meaning
A self-igniting match, i.e. one which could be lit by striking on any surface (as opposed to safety matches which only light against the material on the side of the box).
Concepts
lucifer
match
friction match
venus
hesperus
fusee
matchstick
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Etymology
Originally a brand name for matches made by Samuel Jones from 1830, soon used generically for self-igniting matches of any brand. From Latin lucifer (“bringer of light”).
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