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Andiron

Andiron Meaning & Definition
Andiron Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Andiron?

[n] metal supports for logs in a fireplace; "the andirons were too hot to touch"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Andiron: dog | dogiron | firedog

Related Terms | Find terms related to Andiron: chain | coal tongs | crane | crook | damper | fire hook | fire tongs | firedog | grate | grating | grid | griddle | gridiron | grill | griller | lifter | poker | pothook | salamander | spit | tongs | tripod | trivet | turnspit

See Also | support

Andiron In Webster's Dictionary

\And"i`ron\, n. [OE. anderne, aunderne, aundyre, OF. andier, F. landier, fr. LL. andena, andela, anderia, of unknown origin. The Eng. was prob. confused with brand-iron, AS. brand-[=i]sen.] A utensil for supporting wood when burning in a fireplace, one being placed on each side; a firedog; as, a pair of andirons.

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