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.

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If you are brave or foolish enough to dig into the different types of words in English, try this.

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