"George" George@least wrote in message
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"Chris" wrote in message ...
Subject pretty much says it.

I still use this term and it dawned on me that I have no clue what it
refers to. Nor do I know where I picked it up. I must of picked it up
in the 60s or 70s.

I do remember it being used to refer to oak used in pallets, were I still
use the term today.


You wouldn't have to ask if you'd smelled it fresh cut.

Nor elm.
Is it a reference to a species? I have a mill here that I have cut red and
white with, but never made the connection. Ok it really did not smell to
me.

Chris