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andiron
[ and-ahy-ern ]
/ ˈændˌaɪ ərn /
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noun
one of a pair of metal stands, usually of iron or brass, for holding logs in a fireplace.
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Origin of andiron
1250–1300; Middle English aundyr(n)e,Anglo-French aundyre, with the 2nd syllable taken as Middle English ire, ireniron <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
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Word Origin for andiron
C14: from Old French andier, of unknown origin; influenced by iron
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