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firedog

[ fahyuhr-dawg, -dog ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Chiefly South Midland and Southern U.S.

firedog

/ ˈfaɪəˌdɒɡ /

either of a pair of decorative metal stands used to support logs in an open fire

Origin of firedog¹

First recorded in 1785–95; fire + dog

Mr. Luce noted these signs of belligerency and braced his firedog legs.

"Don't say that it is not pretty," added my aunt, brushing the firedog with the tip of her tiny boot.

"Money won't do it," he said, brushing the iron head of the firedog with the hollow of his hand.

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