iron-hearted
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of iron-hearted
First recorded in 1610–20
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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 great enemy of the country,—the haughty, vindictive, and cruel foe of England at this period, was the iron-hearted bigot of Spain: and upon Spain were the eyes of all men turned with apprehension.
From William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale by Henry Curling
The iron-hearted jailer had passed along, announcing, in coarsest phrase, that Robespierre was guillotined.
From Josephine Makers of History by John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
There was none to plead for Tyro and her helpless children, for her mother, Alkidike, was dead, and Salmoneus had taken the iron-hearted Sidero to be his wife.
From Museum of Antiquity A Description of Ancient Life by T. L. (Thomas Louis) Haines
The Romans, also, were an iron-hearted people, placing their glory in foreign conquest.
From Olive Leaves Or, Sketches of Character by L. H. (Lydia Howard) Sigourney
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