andiron
[ and-ahy-ern ]
/ ˈændˌaɪ ərn /
noun
one of a pair of metal stands, usually of iron or brass, for holding logs in a fireplace.
Origin of andiron
1250–1300; Middle English
aundyr(n)e, Anglo-French
aundyre, with the 2nd syllable taken as Middle English
ire, iren
iron < Old French
andier, allegedly < Gaulish
*anderos young animal (through known use of animals’ heads as decorations on andirons), though supposed relation between this word and Middle Welsh
anneir, Breton
annoer heifer, Old Irish
ainder young woman, poses serious phonetic problems
Words nearby andiron
andhra pradesh,
andiamo,
andie,
andijon,
andikithira,
andiron,
andizhan,
andong,
andoroba,
andorra,
andorra la vella
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British Dictionary definitions for andiron
Word Origin for andiron
C14: from Old French
andier, of unknown origin; influenced by
iron