| andiron | A utensil for supporting wood when burning in a fireplace, one being placed on each side; a firedog; as, a pair of andirons. Origin: 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-isen. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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