rare. [Origin unknown; perh. some error.] ? A pile (of wood).
The word is not used in the corresponding passage of the earlier Acts, 7 & 8 Geo. IV. c. 30 § 17 and 9 Geo. IV. c. 56 § 18.
1837. Act 1 Vict., c. 89 § 10. Whosoever shall unlawfully and maliciously set fire to any Stack of Corn, Grain,… Charcoal or Wood, or any Steer of Wood, shall be guilty of Felony.
1861. Act 24 & 25 Vict., c. 97 § 17. Any steer of Wood or Bark.
