: a chemically prepared wick or cord formerly used in firing firearms or powder
2
: a short slender piece of flammable material (such as wood) tipped with a combustible mixture that bursts into flame when slightly heated through friction (as by being scratched against a rough surface)
Verb This color matches your skin tone. She was wearing a beautiful skirt, but her sweater didn't match it. The upbeat music matched her mood. Her skirt and sweater matched perfectly. The pillows on the couch all match. Your socks don't match each other. His story doesn't match the facts. See More
Word History
Etymology
Noun (1) and Verb
Middle English macche, from Old English gemæcca mate, equal; akin to Old English macian to make — more at make entry 1
Noun (2)
Middle English macche, mecche candlewick, from Anglo-French meche
First Known Use
Noun (1)
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a