Fagoted

/ˈfæɡətəd/ adjective

Definition

Bound or bundled together like sticks; arranged in a fagot or bundle formation.

Etymology

Past participle of fagot (verb), meaning to bundle or bind sticks. From faggot (noun) used as a verb, derived from Old French fagot. The -ed ending marks it as an adjective describing the state of being bundled.

Kelly Says

In old English metalworking, iron rods were 'fagoted' together and heated until they fused—this technique created stronger metal through bundling and fusion!

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