What is the material of which wicks are made; esp., a loosely braided or twisted cord or tape of cotton called?
wicking — the material of which wicks are made; esp., a loosely braided or twisted cord or tape of cotton. (Webster's 1913.)
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- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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