Chimney-corner

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Archaic form of chimney corner. alt-of, archaic

    "And now the Concern which Partridge felt at being obliged to quit a warm Chimney-corner, and a Cup of excellent Liquor, was ſomewhat compenſated by hearing that he was to proceed no farther on Foot; […]"

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chimneyfenderfireguardfireplacefiresideflue

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"And now the Concern which Partridge felt at being obliged to quit a warm Chimney-corner, and a Cup of excellent Liquor, was ſomewhat compenſated by hearing that he was to proceed no farther on Foot; […]"

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