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English Dictionary: andiron by the DICT Development Group
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
andiron
n
  1. metal supports for logs in a fireplace; "the andirons were too hot to touch"
    Synonym(s): andiron, firedog, dog, dog- iron
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Andiron \And"i`ron\, n. [OE. anderne, aunderne, aundyre, OF.
      andier, F. landier, fr. LL. andena, andela, anderia, of
      unknown origin. The Eng. was prob. confused with brand-iron,
      AS. brand-[c6]sen.]
      A utensil for supporting wood when burning in a fireplace,
      one being placed on each side; a firedog; as, a pair of
      andirons.
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