Baltimore heater

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Baltimore heater¹

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70

Example Sentences

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

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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.

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