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ironbound

adjective iron·bound \-ˈband\

Definition of IRONBOUND

:  bound with or as if with iron: as
a :  harsh, rugged <ironbound coast>
b :  stern, rigorous <ironbound traditions>
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First Known Use of IRONBOUND

14th century

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