manteltree

or man·tle·tree

[ man-tl-tree ]

noun

1. a wooden or stone lintel over the opening of a fireplace.
2. a masonry arch used in place of such a lintel.

manteltree

/ ˈmæntəlˌtriː /

noun

1. a beam made of stone or wood that forms the lintel over a fireplace

Word History and Origins

Origin of manteltree¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; mantel, tree