1. Plural of firepan; shallow metal containers or trays used to hold burning coals, embers, or fire for warmth or cooking.
Usage: Historical or archaic usage; more common in older texts or descriptions of traditional heating methods.

Examples

• Medieval households used firepans filled with hot coals to warm their rooms during winter.
• The servants carried firepans through the corridors to provide heat before central heating existed.
• Firepans were often made of iron or copper and required careful handling to avoid accidents.
• Historical records describe firepans as essential household items in European castles.
• The museum displayed several antique firepans as examples of pre-industrial heating technology.