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
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