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andiron [Brit ˈandʌɪən, Am ˈænˌdaɪərn] N

andiron

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This naming suggests that moon idols could have been used as andirons to build up fire dogs. en.wikipedia.org

Some fireboards have notches cut out of the lowest edge to accommodate andirons. en.wikipedia.org

The hearth below is cluttered with andirons, while a wicker basket and a battered blue valise lie on a herringbone-patterned floor before the fireplace. www.newyorker.com

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