Plural form of andiron; metal supports that hold logs in a fireplace.
Standard English pluralization of andiron, maintaining the same etymological root from Old French 'andier' referring to fireplace supports.
In grand colonial homes, matched pairs of ornate andirons were so valuable they were sometimes listed separately in wills and inventories—literally passed down as heirloom objects through generations.
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