andiron

and·iron

noun \ˈand-ˌī(-ə)rn\

Definition of ANDIRON

: 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

Origin of ANDIRON

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

First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with ANDIRON

cast-iron, pig iron, pump iron, steam iron, wrought iron