iron-hearted
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of iron-hearted
First recorded in 1610–20
Example Sentences
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At last, as numerous members of the audience began to weep, that iron-hearted Liberal, Viscount Grey of Fallodon drew forth his handkerchief and wiped his eyes.
From Time Magazine Archive
The Romans, also, were an iron-hearted people, placing their glory in foreign conquest.
From Olive Leaves Or, Sketches of Character by Sigourney, L. H. (Lydia Howard)
For their iron-hearted spirit glowing with valor was panting, as of lions that glare battle.
From Aeschylus' Prometheus Bound and the Seven Against Thebes by Buckley, Theodore Alois
The animal under him was strong, courageous, and speedy; but Carrington knew he would have need of all those sterling qualities if he hoped to escape the iron-hearted horse Taylor bestrode.
From The Ranchman by Seltzer, Charles Alden
What of Andromache, Wife of mine iron-hearted Hector, where Journeyeth she?
From The Trojan Women of Euripedes by Euripedes
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