A misuse of the word andiron found on eBay. This metaplastic phrase seems to suggest "supports with ornamented fronts, used to hold wood in a fireplace" with an emphasis both on the superfluous quality and material of same: "I have a fireplace wood holder and irons." Contributed by: junkmail@westcoastcolors.com
Posted by Tim at March 12, 2002 10:43 AM