| 单词 | andiron |
| 释义 | andiron /and"uy'euhrn/, n. one of a pair of metal stands, usually of iron or brass, for holding logs in a fireplace. [1250-1300; ME aundyr(n)e, AF aundyre, with the 2d syll. taken as ME ire, iren IRON < OF 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, OIr ainder young woman, poses serious phonetic problems] Regional Variation. See dog iron, firedog. |
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