sadiron
A sadiron is a heavy iron that is pointed on both ends. This refers to the all iron pressing tools that were heated on the hearth and then used on clothing in the past. By the way, the more familiar style with the flat rear edge was called a "flat sadiron." This may seem a bit elementary but it is handy to know if one is a Scrabble enthusiast.
The "sad" part of the term is obsolete as it once was used to mean "heavy."
Sources: http://www.thefreedictionary.com/sadiron; http://www.ipmall.info/; http://www.ask.com/web?l=sem&ifr=1&qsrc=999&q=Scrabble&siteid=15145&o=15145&ar_uid=E8D54CE0-E084-464B-B04D-0A7AB2C27239&click_id=B0B26415-F9E7-4E2D-89AC-1E778833C345)
Compiled by Otto Ladensack with Patricia Ladensack
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