Source etymology 1
Original entry ↗Charcoal; coke. · A pointed stick, which when placed with the point against another piece of wood, and spun rapidly in alternate directions with the aid of attached cords, produces enough heat by friction to create a fire; a fire drill. · A wine glass. · A Middle Eastern falcon, probably the lanner.
To reduce by strong heat, as to produce charcoal or coke; to calcine.
A back-formation from charcoal (interpreted as chark coal).
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