FIREBOARD

Etymology

Noun

fireboard (plural fireboards)

A chimney board or screen to close a fireplace when not in use.

Source: Wiktionary


Fire"board`, n.

Definition: A chimney board or screen to close a fireplace when not in use.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Coffee Trivia

Coffee has initially been a food – chewed, not sipped. Early African tribes consume coffee by grinding the berries together, adding some animal fat, and rolling the treats into tiny edible energy balls.

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