Main Entry: and·iron

Pronunciation: \ˈand-ˌī(-ə)rn\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English aundiren, modification of Anglo-French aundyre, alteration of Old French andier

Date: 14th century

: either of a pair of metal supports for firewood used on a hearth and made of a horizontal bar mounted on short legs with usually a vertical shaft surmounting the front end