Brazier
/ˈbreɪʒər/noun
A portable metal container used for holding burning coals or charcoal.
Did you know?Braziers were widely used for heating, cooking, metalworking, and burning incense, giving them practical and ritual roles in ancient and medieval life.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
Proto-Germanic
*brasō
“Fire or glowing coal; a reconstructed source associated with heat and burning”
Old English
Old English
brǣse
“Fire, flame, or burning coal”
12th Century
Old French
braise
“Live coals or glowing embers”
13th Century
Old French
brasier
“A pan or vessel containing burning coals”
14th Century
Middle English
brasier
“A container for burning coals”
Modern English
English
brazier
“A portable pan or metal container for hot coals”