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Iron Duke

American  

noun

  1. epithet of the first Duke of Wellington.


Iron Duke British  

noun

  1. the. nickname of (1st Duke of) Wellington 1

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Taking part in joint Nato efforts, the navy said HMS Iron Duke monitored the surfaced Russian Kilo-class submarine and its support tug as they passed through the Channel and into the North Sea.

From BBC Oct. 13, 2025

Iron Duke remained in contact with the pair back through the Channel and into the North Sea before handing over to a Dutch warship.

From BBC Nov. 15, 2024

In the 16th century, the third duke, sometimes called the Iron Duke, was known for his military campaigns in the Eighty Years’ War.

From New York Times Jan. 17, 2024

Uptight Mark doesn't approve of hedonistic Super Hans, who likes to give him random nicknames, including Professor Yaffle, the Iron Duke, Ocean Colour Pants and Captain Haddock.

From The Guardian Nov. 25, 2012

She was referring to the service band on the Iron Duke.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

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