ironbound


iron·bound

adj \-ˈband\

Definition of IRONBOUND

: bound with or as if with iron: as a : harsh, rugged <ironbound coast> b : stern, rigorous <ironbound traditions>

First Known Use of IRONBOUND

14th century

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