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andiron
[ and-ahy-ern ]
noun
- one of a pair of metal stands, usually of iron or brass, for holding logs in a fireplace.
andiron
/ ˈæԻˌɪə /
noun
- another name for firedog
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of andiron1
1250–1300; Middle English aundyr ( n ) e, Anglo-French aundyre, with the 2nd syllable taken as Middle English ire, iren iron < Old French andier, allegedly < Gaulish *anderos young animal (through known use of animals’ heads as decorations on andirons), though supposed relation between this word and Middle Welsh anneir, Breton annoer heifer, Old Irish ainder young woman, poses serious phonetic problems
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of andiron1
C14: from Old French andier, of unknown origin; influenced by iron
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A pair of andirons or a fireplace grate is critical to help get air under logs and keep them from rolling out onto the hearth.
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It had a screen and a pair of andirons, but the logs that lay across them were furry with dust.
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The andirons, shaped like enormous curling serpents, flank her, their glass eyes ready to glow with lit flames.
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The fireplace, composed of local glazed Pewabic tiles and fronted by bronze andirons, stood out for its unique intricacies.
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It takes just one touch: The magic andirons are not hot.
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