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- [and-ahy-ern]
- /ˈændˌaɪ ərn/
- /ˈæn.daɪən/
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- [and-ahy-ern]
- /ˈændˌaɪ ərn/
Definitions of andiron word
- noun andiron either of a pair of metal supports with ornamented front uprights, used to hold the wood in a fireplace 3
- noun andiron one of a pair of metal stands, usually of iron or brass, for holding logs in a fireplace. 1
- noun andiron A metal support, typically one of a pair, that holds wood burning in a fireplace. 1
- noun andiron A utensil for supporting wood when burning in a fireplace, one being placed on each side; a firedog; as, a pair of andirons. 0
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Origin of andiron
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English aundyr(n)e, Anglo-French aundyre, with the 2nd syllable taken as Middle English ire, iren iron < Old French andier, allegedly < Gaulish *anderos young animal (through known use of animals’ heads as decorations on andirons), though supposed relation between this word and Middle Welsh anneir, Breton annoer heifer, Old Irish ainder young woman, poses serious phonetic problems
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Parts of speech for Andiron
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andiron popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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