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Definition of Andiron
1. Noun. Metal supports for logs in a fireplace. "The andirons were too hot to touch"
Definition of Andiron
1. n. A utensil for supporting wood when burning in a fireplace, one being placed on each side; a firedog; as, a pair of andirons.
Definition of Andiron
1. Noun. A utensil for supporting wood when burning in a fireplace, one being placed on each side; a firedog; as, a pair of andirons. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Andiron
1. a metal support for holding wood in a fireplace [n -S]
Medical Definition of Andiron
1. 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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