hearth
[ hahrth ]
/ hɑrθ /
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noun
the floor of a fireplace, usually of stone, brick, etc., often extending a short distance into a room.
home; fireside: the joys of family and hearth.
Metallurgy.
- the lower part of a blast furnace, cupola, etc., in which the molten metal collects and from which it is tapped out.
- the part of an open hearth, reverberatory furnace, etc., upon which the charge is placed and melted down or refined.
a brazier or chafing dish for burning charcoal.
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First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT Origin of hearth
First recorded before 900; Middle English herth(e), Old English he(o)rth; cognate with German Herd, Dutch haard
OTHER WORDS FROM hearth
hearthless, adjectivemul·ti·hearth, nounWords nearby hearth
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hearth
/ (hɑːθ) /
noun
- the floor of a fireplace, esp one that extends outwards into the room
- (as modifier)hearth rug
this part of a fireplace as a symbol of the home, etc
the bottom part of a metallurgical furnace in which the molten metal is produced or contained
Word Origin for hearth
Old English heorth; related to Old High German herd hearth, Latin carbō charcoal
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