ˈ ̷ ̷( ̷ ̷)ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
1. : a man of great strength or bravery
2.
a. ironsides plural , usually capitalized : any of various bodies of hardy veteran troops
b. : a member of Cromwell's Ironsides cavalry during the English Civil War or of a similar force ; broadly : a hardy veteran puritan soldier
3. ironsides plural but singular or plural in construction : an ironclad ship