Brasiers
brazier1 .
brazier2 .
a metal receptacle for holding live coals or other fuel, as for heating a room.
a simple cooking device consisting of a container of live coals covered by a grill or thin metal top upon which the food, usually meat, is placed.
a person who makes articles of brass.
Historical Examples
The Petty Troubles of Married Life, Complete Honore de Balzac
The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete Emile Zola
noun
a less common spelling of brazier1
noun
a person engaged in brass-working or brass-founding
noun
a portable metal receptacle for burning charcoal or coal, used for cooking, heating, etc
n.
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