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Saturday, 26 August 2023

Word of the day - FENDERSMITH

The word today is Fendersmith

Fendersmith is a noun (I think) and means the following:

- A designated role in (affluent) families, responsible for domestic fires.

- A Fendersmith sustains domestic fires, fireplaces and accoutrements'.



A word identifying a role nearly defunct and slowly drifting into disuse.
Only royalty or extremely rich families now employ Fendersmiths.
To be a Fendersmith is a responsible role heading for extinction.

If you need more start here or here.

There is an index of words of the day.

As a frivolous aside The Doors want you to light my fire.

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