Iron Guard
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of Iron Guard
First recorded in 1930–35; translation of Romanian Garda de Fier
Example Sentences
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Iron Guard Housing, the project developer, touts “pristine, conveniently located, and comfortable man camp housing.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026
Like the Romanian Iron Guard, it relied at first on its student clientele, but unlike the Romanian movement, it completely failed to generate any broader lower- or middle-class support.
From Slate ● Feb. 7, 2017
That Carol was at any rate listening to Herr Hitler's propositions was evident when Premier George Tatarescu's Government released 786 Iron Guard terrorists from jail.
From Time Magazine Archive
Iron Guard Leader Horia Sima, last month an exile in Germany, now Carol's pal, was more realistic.
From Time Magazine Archive
King Carol was forced to appoint a pro-German cabinet, and the government was heavily infiltrated with members of the Iron Guard, most of whom were released from custody under German pressure.
From Area Handbook for Romania by Donald W. Bernier
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