Faggot/ˈfæɡət/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context Originally referred to bundles carried by people in the past. Museums display faggots to show old ways of carrying firewood. Pro Tip 2/3Outdoor Survival Know this term when discussing camping or historical novels. He went outside to gather a faggot for the night's heat. Pro Tip 3/3Rare Usage It's an old-fashioned term not used commonly today. The old tale mentioned a child carrying a faggot.