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Webster 1913 Edition


Fireplace

Fire′placeˊ

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Noun.
The part a chimney appropriated to the fire; a hearth; – usually an open recess in a wall, in which a fire may be built.

Webster 1828 Edition


Fireplace

FI'REPLACE

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Noun.
The part of a chimney appropriated to the fire; a hearth.