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Franklin2|ˈfræŋklɪn|
[f. the name of Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790).]
†1. U.S. A lightning-conductor. Also Franklin's rod. Obs.
1818J. Palmer Jrnl. Trav. U.S. 104 Franklins, or conductors, are a certain safe-guard, and generally used. a1862S. Breck Recoll. (1877) ii. 71 Our professor of natural philosophy was desirous to erect on the old lofty tower..a lightning-rod, very properly called at that time a ‘Franklin’. 1910Encycl. Brit. XI. 30/1 He [sc. Benjamin Franklin] planned the lightning-rod (long known as ‘Franklin's rod’), which he described and recommended to the public in 1753.
2. N. Amer. Franklin stove, a kind of iron fireplace invented by Franklin; also, a free-standing stove for heating a room. Also ellipt.
1787Massachusetts Centinel 3 Nov. 3/3 An assortment of Franklin stoves. 1797Upper Canada Gaz. (York, Ont.) 4 Nov. 3/3 For Sale—A Franklin Stove Complete. 1818J. Palmer Jrnl. Trav. U.S. 15 In the best room some have an iron fireplace..called a Franklin; these look very neat, and will much sooner heat a room than the open fire-place. 1897B. F. Taylor Summer-Savory x. 95 Within the wide door was the bar-room, with a great hospitable Franklin. 1949Los Angeles Times (Home Mag.) 3 Apr. 20/2 In the living room, an old Franklin stove substitutes for a fireplace. 1954C. Bruce Channel Shore 28 Anse..threw a cigarette butt at the Franklin stove. 1970Globe & Mail (Toronto) 26 Sept. 13/1 A small Franklin stove..and a number of Canadian antiques add charm. |