ironside en · NOUN
Etymology
From Ironside.
Meanings
-
One who is very strong and courageous.
In his principles he was an ironside of the Cromwellian type.
1964, John Newman Edwards, Shelby's expedition to Mexico, page 104:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ironsides | Number=Plur | lexicographic |