ironbound

English

adj
Definitions
  • (sometimes) Bound with, or as if with, iron.
  • Rugged.
  • rigid; unyielding

Etymology

Compound from English iron + English bound (tied, connected, destined to).

Origin

English

bound

Gloss

tied, connected, destined to

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