A framework or stand, particularly a metal grate or trivet used to hold burning logs in a fireplace or to support something over heat.
From Old Norse 'brandreið' or similar Scandinavian terms combining 'brand' (fire/sword) and elements meaning 'grid' or 'frame.' Regional British term.
A brandreth is basically a medieval grill—a metal grid to hold fire, and the Norse name tells you exactly what it is (brand + reth), making it one of English's most self-explanatory technical terms.
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