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ironfisted

adjective
iron·​fisted | \ ˈī(-É™)rn-ˈfi-stÉ™d How to pronounce ironfisted (audio) \

Definition of ironfisted

1 : stingy, miserly
2 : being both harsh and ruthless ironfisted methods

First Known Use of ironfisted

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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