toasting-iron
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Meaning · English
Synonym of toasting-fork (“a sword”).
Register: archaic, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I served in Spain with the King’s troops, until the death of my dear friend, Zumalacarreguy, when I saw the game was over, and hung up my toasting iron, Captain.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “toasting-iron” mean?
Synonym of toasting-fork (“a sword”).
Is “toasting-iron” formal or informal?
toasting-iron is generally archaic, slang.