Word of the day

Andiron – a metal stand, typically one of a pair, for supporting wood burning in a fireplace; either of a pair of metal supports for firewood used on a hearth and made of a horizontal bar mounted on short legs with usually a vertical shaft surmounting the front end; a bracket support, normally one of a pair, on which logs are laid for burning in an open fireplace so that air may circulate under the firewood, allowing better burning and less smoke;  a firedog.