Definition of Andiron. Meaning of Andiron. Synonyms of Andiron

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Definition of Andiron

Andiron
Andiron 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.

Meaning of Andiron from wikipedia

- Look up andiron in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. An andiron, firedog, fire-dog, fire dog or iron-dog is a bracket support, normally one of a pair, on...
- spelling of many borrowed words reflects folk etymology. For example, andiron borrowed from Old French was variously spelled aundyre or aundiren in Middle...
- Hammer of Thor, Hearthstone, an elf, must pay a wergild for his brother Andiron's death when they were children. Hearthstone, the older brother, was distracted...
- College fire-dogs were fire basket (andirons) that could hold long ****gots, and half-****gots were smaller andirons that could only hold short ****gots and...
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- modifications in spelling have included folk etymology alterations, e.g. andiron, belfry, crayfish, cutlet, female, furbelow, gillyflower, gingerbread,...
- built-in benches inside. An example of the latter oversize construction can be found in the great hall of Muchalls Castle in Scotland. Andiron Agungi v t e...
- common in recent Western cultures include grates, fireguards, log boxes, andirons and pellet baskets, all of which cradle fuel and accelerate combustion...
- Harley-Davidson rainsuit; a vintage fruit press; a 1930s spanker; two bronze dragon andirons; and a guard's helmet from the 1997 film Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie....
- movement through physical engagement "Dog irons" or "fire dogs", a form of andiron for holding wood in a fireplace, or skewers in place for cooking over a...