The difference between Andiron and Firedog
When used as nouns, andiron means a utensil for supporting wood when burning in a fireplace, one being placed on each side, whereas firedog means a bronze age artifact used in worshipping either bulls or the moon, or as a holder for wooden logs to be used in a fire altar.
check bellow for the other definitions of Andiron and Firedog
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Andiron as a noun:
A utensil for supporting wood when burning in a fireplace, one being placed on each side
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Firedog as a noun (archaeology):
A Bronze Age artifact used in worshipping either bulls or the moon, or as a holder for wooden logs to be used in a fire altar.
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Firedog as a noun (US):
Either of a pair of horizontal metal supports for holding logs in a fireplace