An illustration of two andirons.

Andirons

An illustration of two andirons.

"An iron rack, formerly used, on which a spit was hung before a fire. A common form was that of a pair of tall andirons fitted with hooks to support the ends of the spit." —Whitney, 1889
<p>Illustration of meat being cooked over a fire.

Spit Rack

"An iron rack, formerly used, on which a spit was hung before a fire. A common form was that of a pair…