I . n.
1.
Carburet of iron, carbonized iron.
2.
Armor, mail.
3.
Knife, sword, dagger, dirk, poniard, claymore, sabre, falchion, rapier, hanger, blade.
4.
Hardness, sternness, vigor, mercilessness.
II . v. a.
1.
Case-harden, edge or point with ~.
2.
Harden, strengthen, fortify, nerve, brace, make firm.