Old Ironsides
noun
the U.S. frigate Constitution (used as a nickname).
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How to use Old Ironsides in a sentence
Now this horse, who was called Old Ironsides, was as famous for his kicking habits as Cæsar was for his sheep-killing.
Mike Marble | Uncle Frank"Old Ironsides" now lets fly a terrible broadside at close range.
Hero Stories from American History | Albert F. BlaisdellA few years after the war, some British naval officers paid a visit to "Old Ironsides."
Hero Stories from American History | Albert F. BlaisdellWith the exception of long periods of rest, "Old Ironsides" carried her country's flag with dignity and honor for forty years.
Hero Stories from American History | Albert F. Blaisdell"Old Ironsides" still survives, a weather-beaten and battle-scarred hull, but a precious memorial of the nation's glory.
Hero Stories from American History | Albert F. Blaisdell
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