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handiron

handiron is the obsolete form of andiron.

Meaning of andiron

Noun

andiron (plural andirons)

  1. (plural-normally) A utensil for supporting wood when burning in a fireplace, one being placed on each side
    • The furniture was old-fashioned and massive. The great brass andirons on the wide hearth stood like sentinels proclaiming and guarding the dignity of the family. The spreading antlers on the wall testified to a mighty hunter in some past generation.1900, Charles W. Chesnutt, chapter 7, in The House Behind the Cedars
    Synonyms:
    fire dog, dogiron

Forms of handiron

pluralhandirons

Questions about handiron

What is handiron the obsolete form of?
Handiron is the obsolete form of andiron.

Words near handiron in the dictionary

  1. handing someone their cards
  2. handing something out like candy
  3. handing up
  4. handings
  5. handiphobia
  6. handiron
  7. handirons
  8. handis
  9. handish
  10. handism
  11. handiwoman

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