n. a mixture of gases (mostly methane) that forms in coal mines and becomes explosive when mixed with air. It is a source of serious hazard in coal mining operations. [ WordNet 1.5 +PJC ]
n. A support for wood in a fireplace; an andiron. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ AS. f&ymacr_;rdraca; f&ymacr_;r fire + draca a dragon. See Fire, and Drake a dragon. ] [ Obs. ]