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fire dog (en)  

Definition

  • An instrument consisting of an iron bar held horizontally at one end by an upright support, used to ensure the proper burning of a fire. A pair of these were put at each side of the hearth or fireplace to support burning wood; the end of a long could rest on the crosspiece, which was supported by two uprights.

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Source

  • Kipfer, B. A. Dictionary of Artifacts 2007. Blackwell Publishing, Oxford.p.114

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