Brazier

Brazier

A brazier is a container for fire, generally taking the form of an upright standing or hanging metal bowl or box. Used for holding burning coal as well as fires, a brazier allows for a source of light, heat, or cooking. Braziers have been reported in many early archaeological excavations, for example the Nimrud brazier recently recovered by the Iraqi National Museum dating back to at least 824 BCE. [http://www.archaeological.org/pdfs/papers/J_Russell_recovery.pdf]

Braziers are mentioned in the Bible. The Hebrew word rendered “brazier” (´ach) is of Egyptian origin, suggesting that the brazier itself was an innovation from Egypt. It appears that in the better homes the brazier was preferred to a depression in the floor of the house, in which a fire could be built. King Jehoiakim had a brazier, probably one made of metal, in his winter house( Jer 36:22,23). At some churches, a brazier is used to create a small fire, called new fire, which is then used to light the Paschal candle during the Easter Vigil. It is also said by Fernando de Alva Cortés Ixtlilxochitl that the Tepanec Tlatoani (Basically a king but literally meaning "Great Speaker") Tezozomoc, slept between two Braziers because he was so old he produced no natural heat.

Rose and grapevine trimmings make very good charcoal for braziers and when burned moist give out even greater aroma.

The brazier used in the Japanese tea ceremony is called a "hibachi".


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  • Brazier — Bra zier (br[=a] zh[ e]r), n. Same as {Brasier}. [1913 Webster] || …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • brazier — metal container to hold burning coals, 1680s, from Fr. brasier pan of hot coals, from O.Fr. brasier, from brese embers (see BRAISE (Cf. braise)) …   Etymology dictionary

  • brazier — (Amer.) bra·zier || breɪzjÉ™ n. metal dish that holds burning coals (also brasier) …   English contemporary dictionary

  • brazier — brazier1 [brā′zhər] n. [Fr brasier: see BRAISE] a metal pan, bowl, etc. to hold burning coals or charcoal, as for warming a room or grilling food brazier2 [brā′zhər] n. [ME brasiere < bras: see BRASS] a person who works in brass …   English World dictionary

  • Brazier — This interesting name, with variant spellings Brasher, Brashier, Bra(i)zier, Brasier and Brazer, derives from the Old English pre 7th Century Broesian or Brasian meaning to cast in brass and was originally given as an occupational name to a… …   Surnames reference

  • brazier — [[t]bre͟ɪziə(r), AM ʒər[/t]] braziers 1) N COUNT A brazier is a large metal container in which coal or charcoal is burned to keep people warm when they are outside in cold weather, for example because of their work. 2) N COUNT A brazier is a… …   English dictionary

  • brazier — UK [ˈbreɪzɪə(r)] / US [ˈbreɪʒər] noun [countable] Word forms brazier : singular brazier plural braziers a simple metal container with a fire in it, used outside for keeping people warm or for cooking …   English dictionary

  • brazier — Braise Braise, Braize Braize, n. [So called from its iridescent colors.] (Zo[ o]l.) A European marine fish ({Pagrus vulgaris}) allied to the American scup; the becker. The name is sometimes applied to the related species. [Also written… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Brazier — Brasier Bra sier, Brazier Bra zier, n. [OE. brasiere, F. braise live coals. See {Brass}.] An artificer who works in brass. Franklin. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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