firepan

[fahyuhr-pan]

noun

1. a metal grate for holding hot coals.

firepan

/ ˈfaɪəˌpæn /

noun

1. a metal container for a fire in a room

Word History and Origins

Origin of firepan¹

before 1000; Middle English, Old English; fire, pan ¹

Example Sentences

Into this hole is put a clay or iron firepan full of lighted charcoal: above this, the “korsi,” a wooden frame varying in size according to the number of the family, is placed, and over all is spread a large “lahaf” or padded quilt.

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He was surprised when he learned that he was not on Firepan Creek after all.

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He lived at one time on Firepan Creek.

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Long before that he would strike Firepan Creek.

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The Firepan was over the range, and there were a good many Indians to the north and west of it.

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