IRON-SIDED
I"ron-sid`ed, a.
Defn: Having iron sides, or very firm sides.
IRONSIDES
I"ron*sides", n.
Defn: A cuirassier or cuirassiers; also, hardy veteran soldiers; — applied specifically to Cromwell's cavalry.
IRONSMITH
I"ron*smith`, n.
1. A worker in iron; one who makes and repairs utensils of iron; a blacksmith.
2. (Zoöl.)
Defn: An East Indian barbet (Megalaima faber), inhabiting the Island of Hainan. The name alludes to its note, which resembles the sounds made by a smith.
IRONSTONE
I"ron*stone`, n.
Defn: A hard, earthy ore of iron. Clay ironstone. See under Clay. — Ironstone china, a hard white pottery, first made in England during the 18th century.