Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A cast-iron support upon which a hot flat-iron is rested.
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Examples
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He, in his semi-conscious sleep, was vaguely aware of the clatter of the iron on the iron-stand, of the faint thud, thud on the ironing - board.
Sons and Lovers 1913
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He, in his semi-conscious sleep, was vaguely aware of the clatter of the iron on the iron-stand, of the faint thud, thud on the ironing-board.
Sons and Lovers 1907
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We heard her voice in the dark of the morning, and her little maid Aennchen came out and was met by me; and I at that hour had the privilege to help move her back to her favourite place, and strap the iron-stand fast, giving the warm-hooded cot room to swing.
The Adventures of Harry Richmond — Volume 4 George Meredith 1868
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Aennchen came out and was met by me; and I at that hour had the privilege to help move her back to her favourite place, and strap the iron-stand fast, giving the warm-hooded cot room to swing.
Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith George Meredith 1868
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We heard her voice in the dark of the morning, and her little maid Aennchen came out and was met by me; and I at that hour had the privilege to help move her back to her favourite place, and strap the iron-stand fast, giving the warm-hooded cot room to swing.
The Adventures of Harry Richmond — Complete George Meredith 1868
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