andiron
A utensil for supporting wood when burning in a fireplace, one being placed on each sideA utensil for supporting wood when burning in a fireplace, one being placed on each side
Meaning
1 senses(usually plural)A utensil for supporting wood when burning in a fireplace, one being placed on each side
Feuerbock, Kaminbock, Brandbock
- metal supports for logs in a fireplace
Translations
7 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
From Middle English aundire, aundiren, from Old French andier (possibly from Gaulish anderFrom Middle English aundire, aundiren, from Old French andier (possibly from Gaulish anderon (“heifer”)) compare Welsh anner, annair (“heifer”), Breton annoar (“heifer”), from Proto-Celtic *anderā (“young woman”), due either to their somewhat animal-like appearance of four legs or to the prominent figuring of bull and heifer design elements; compare its alternative names of fire-dog and dog-iron. Spelling influenced by iron.
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