The term "lucifer" persisted as slang for a match into the 20th century. For example, the song "Pack Up Your Troubles" includes the line "while you’ve a lucifer to light your fag". Matches are still called "lucifers" in Dutch.
The term "lucifer" persisted as slang for a match into the 20th century. For example, the song "Pack Up Your Troubles" includes the line "while you’ve a lucifer to light your fag" Matches are still called "lucifers" in Dutch.