chimney-corner

1 of 2

adjective

: such as might be devised by one sitting idly in a chimney corner

a chimney-corner legend

chimney-corner law

chimney-corner philosophy

chimney corner

2 of 2

noun

1

a

: the area to the side of a large open fireplace

b

: fireside

2

: the settle or bench often formerly occupying the chimney corner

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