See Also: bolster(medicine)
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bolster 1, verb(dictionary)
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andiron (iou) and bolster (iou)


andiron (iou)



andiron noun. ME.
[from Old French andier with assim. of 2nd syll. to IRON noun.]
A metal stand for supporting burning wood on a hearth etc.; a firedog.

bolster (iou)



bolster verb. E16.
[from BOLSTER noun1.]
verb trans. Support with a bolster; fig. prop up, aid, strengthen; uphold, aid and abet (evil, wrongdoers, etc.). Freq. foll. by up. E16.
Wellington I have done every thing in my power to bolster up the credit of the government. M. Drabble Inseparable friends, who bolstered each Other by their mutual devotion. Daedalus The Inquisitors had bolstered their principal accusation with..vague secondary charges.
verb trans. Pad; stuff out with padding. M16.
b. Equip with a surgical compress. E17-M19.
verb intrans. Share the same pillow. rare (Shakes.). Only in E17.
verb trans. Belabour with bolsters. M19.
bolstering noun (a) the action of the verb; (b) padding, support: M16.