locofoco

Noun

Meaning

A friction match.

A nickname formerly given to a member of the Democratic party.

Source: Webster's dictionary

match brand fuse spill vesta torch wick fusee vesuvian Congreve safety match friction match lucifer match Congreve match

The Locofoco wing of the party also agreed with Benton. Source: Internet

Lococo locodescriptive locoed Locofocoism locoism locoman