1647 N. Nye i. 38 A Gunner..is always, when leasure will permit, to choose good Matchcords.
1681 N. Grew i. ii. 3 A piece hereof fired, burns like Match-cord, all away to ashes.
1876 G. W. Thornbury 256 Tie the match-cord round his thumb, Take this scarf and gag him dumb.