ironside

[ ahy-ern-sahyd ]

noun

1. a strong person with great power of endurance or resistance.
2. (initial capital letter) an epithet or nickname of Edmund II.
3. (initial capital letter) Usually Ironsides.
   1. (used with a singular verb) a nickname of Oliver Cromwell.
   2. the soldiers serving under Cromwell.
4. ironsides, (usually used with a singular verb)
   1. an ironclad.
   2. Eastern U.S. scup.

Ironside

/ ˈaɪənˌsaɪd /

noun

1. nickname of Edmund II of England See Edmund II

Word History and Origins

Origin of ironside¹

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English; iron, side ¹

Example Sentences

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"It must have been the family of one of my uncles," said Dr. Harry Ironside, eagerly.

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He had been a soldier in Cromwell's army, and he carried the spirit and courage of an Ironside into the new service.

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And sithen of other victorious kinges and princes, Edmondus Ironside.

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During the great struggle between Cromwell and the king, my father fought against the Ironside General.

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It chanced one day that a certain man came up to King Bjrn Ironside and saluted him.

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