forestone en · NOUN
Etymology
From fore- + stone.
Meanings
- (Northern-England, Scotland) A piece of cast-iron which lies across the hearth with its ends resting between the keystones, and which can be moved toward the front or back of the hearth as required. It is a part of the small rectangular furnace called the "ore-hearth," used in the smelting of lead.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| forestones | Number=Plur | lexicographic |