ironside

noun

iron·side ˈī(-ə)rn-ˌsīd

: a man of great strength or bravery

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of ironside was in the 13th century

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“Ironside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ironside. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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Ironside

Iron·side ˈī(-ə)rn-ˌsīd

William Edmund 1880–1959 1st Baron Ironside British field marshal

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