ironmonger

[ahy-ern-muhng-ger, -mong-ger]

noun Chiefly British.

a dealer in hardware.

Origin of ironmonger

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; see origin at iron, monger

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Historical Examples of ironmonger

An ironmonger's shop floor has sunk six feet in a similar way.
The Harmsworth Magazine, v. 1, 1898-1899, No. 2
Various
"I'll try the ironmonger at Warminster," he said, to his wife.
The Vicar of Bullhampton
Anthony Trollope
I know I gave you ten shillings to settle this ironmonger fellow.
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Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey
“I am not an ironmonger,” retorted the Doctor, again with the same grim smile.
Robin Tremayne
Emily Sarah Holt
"I don't think we shall have time to look for an ironmonger's," I said.
Mud and Khaki
Vernon Bartlett

British Dictionary definitions for ironmonger

ironmonger

noun

British a dealer in metal utensils, hardware, locks, etcUS and Canadian equivalent: hardware dealer

Derived Formsironmongery, noun

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