Small carpet in front of a fireplace (9)

I believe the answer is:

hearthrug

(Other definitions for hearthrug that I've seen before include "one's position's under fire" , "floor-covering" , "Carpet by fireplace" , "Carpet in front of fire" , "Mat near fire" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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