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andiron
and·i·ron [ ánd rn ] (plural and·i·rons)


noun 
Definition:
 
metal holder for fireplace logs: either of a pair of metal stands used to hold logs in a fireplace
[14th century. Alteration (influenced by iron) of Old French andier< Celtic]
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