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brandreth

or bran·drith

[ bran-drith ]

noun

  1. a wooden fence around a well.
  2. an iron tripod or trivet placed over a fire.
  3. any similar support or framework.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of brandreth1

1350–1400; Middle English < Old Norse brandreith grate, equivalent to brand brand + reith vehicle (cognate with road, raid ); replacing Old English brandrād trivet and brandrida fire-grate
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Example Sentences

Brandreth has only one short bit of bold rock—one of the many Raven Crags.

In a few minutes the three men had drawn up at the cottage on the breast of Brandreth where Sim had asked for a drink.

Yes, he was now at the foot of Brandreth, and the horses and their riders had not emerged above the Scarf.

"Perhaps at rehearsal," said Mr. Brandreth, with a pensive absence of mind.

Mrs. Brandreth made Annie assent to the superiority of her cottage in detail.

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