Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary · 1913

Andiron

Andiron ({not transcribed}) , noun

[Old English anderne, aunderne, aundyre, Old French andier, French landier, from Late Latin andena, andela, anderia, of unknown origin. The Eng. was prob. confused with brand-iron, Anglo-Saxon brand-īsen.]

A utensil for supporting wood when burning in a fireplace, one being placed on each side; a firedog; as, a pair of andirons.