cinder

cinder
cinder (n.) O.E. sinder "dross of iron, slag," from P.Gmc. *sindran (Cf. O.S. sinder, O.N. sindr, M.L.G., M.Du. sinder, O.H.G. sintar, Ger. Sinter), from PIE root *sendhro- "coagulating fluid." Initial s- changed to c- under influence of Fr. cendre "ashes." Volcanic cinder cone is recorded from 1849.

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