Why is it called a hob?!


Question:

Why is it called a hob?

A kitchen stove in Great Britain is called a hob (right?) Where did that term originate?


Answers:
hob1 (h?b)
n.
A shelf or projection at the back or side of a fireplace, used for keeping food or utensils warm.

[Origin unknown.]


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