[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

linstock \lin"stock\ li^n"sto^k, n. corrupt. fr.
   luntstock, d. lontstok; lont lunt + stok stock, stick. see
   link a torch, lunt, and stock.
   a pointed forked staff, shod with iron at the foot, to hold a
   lighted match for firing cannon. written also lintstock.
   1913 webster
see also:
link lunt stock lintstock 

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

linstock
     n : a stick about a meter long with a point on one end to stick
         in the ground and a forked head on the other end to
         hold a lighted match; formerly used to fire cannons

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