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Baltimore heater

American  

noun

  1. a stove for heating a lower and upper room, having its fire door in the lower room.

Etymology

Origin of Baltimore heater

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70

Example Sentences

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“Like a Baltimore heater, thank you, Doctor,” Ruth replied, in a saner tone.

From The Corner House Girls on Palm Island by Gooch, Thelma

Her unaspiring uncle-in-law, the Major, who was vaguely understood to be "in insurance" at present, parted his long coat-tails before the Baltimore heater, and drifted readily to reminiscence.

From V. V.'s Eyes by Harrison, Henry Sydnor

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