Definition of ironmonger
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: a dealer in iron and hardware
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Enter Thomas Newcomen, a Devonshire ironmonger who in 1712, built a house-sized engine that used steam and atmospheric pressure to pump water from mines.
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First Known Use of ironmonger
14th century
IRONMONGER Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of ironmonger for English Language Learners
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: a person who sells iron or metal tools
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