Hearthstone
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noun
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verb
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(As a noun)
Hearthstone ( noun )
- A flat stone that forms the floor of a fireplace and on which a fire can be built.
- A stone placed at the base of a chimney to prevent drafts.
Origin:
Hearthstone comes from the old english word heorðstān which means stone of the hearth. the word has been in use since the 12th century.
Examples:
- He replaced the old hearthstone with a new one made of marble.
- The hearthstone was blackened with soot from years of use.
- She swept the hearthstone clean before building a fire.
- The hearthstone was cold to the touch, indicating the fire had gone out.
- He placed a rug on the hearthstone to add some warmth to the room.
(As a verb)
Hearthstone ( verb )
- A flat stone that forms the floor of a fireplace and on which a fire can be built.
- A stone placed at the base of a chimney to prevent drafts.
Origin:
Hearthstone comes from the old english word heorðstān which means stone of the hearth. the word has been in use since the 12th century.
Examples:
- He replaced the old hearthstone with a new one made of marble.
- The hearthstone was blackened with soot from years of use.
- She swept the hearthstone clean before building a fire.
- The hearthstone was cold to the touch, indicating the fire had gone out.
- He placed a rug on the hearthstone to add some warmth to the room.