chimney piece

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noun

Chiefly British. mantlepiece.

Obsolete. a decoration over a fireplace.

Origin of chimney piece

First recorded in 1605–15

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Related Words for chimneypiece

mantelpiece, fireboard, mantelshelf

Examples from the Web for chimneypiece

Historical Examples of chimneypiece

He turned and laid his arms on the chimneypiece, burying his head on them.
Robert Elsmere
Mrs. Humphry Ward
"I am quite at your command," and I went and leaned against the chimneypiece.
To Have and To Hold
Mary Johnston
Let me hide, too, these ridiculous monsters which ornament my chimneypiece.
An "Attic" Philosopher, Complete
Emile Souvestre
On the chimneypiece, the tables, and the consoles, were strewn the jewel-cases.
Monsieur de Camors, Complete
Octave Feuillet
I am quite at your command, and I went and leaned against the chimneypiece.
By order of the company
Mary Johnston

British Dictionary definitions for chimneypiece

chimneypiece

noun

another name (esp Brit) for mantelpiece (def. 1)

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