ˈ ̷ ̷( ̷ ̷)| ̷ ̷ adjective
Etymology: Middle English irenbounden, from iren iron + bounden bound — more at iron , bound
: bound with or as if with iron: as
a. : harsh , rugged
an ironbound coast
b. : bound with irons : shackled
an ironbound prisoner
c. : rigid , unyielding , rigorous
ironbound traditions
an ironbound climate