Ironmaster
[aiәnmɑ:stә(r)]
Definition
(n.) A manufacturer of iron, or large dealer therein.
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Examples
- Bates, Manager of the Baltimore & Ohio telegraph for Robert Garrett; and Andrew Carnegie, the greatest ironmaster the world has ever known, as well as its greatest philanthropist. Frank Lewis Dyer. Edison, His Life and Inventions.
- This medal was founded in 1902 by the professional friends and associates of the veteran American ironmaster and metallurgical inventor, in honor of his eightieth birthday. Frank Lewis Dyer. Edison, His Life and Inventions.
- Sir Leicester very magnificent again at the notion of Mrs. Rouncewell being spirited off from her natural home to end her days with an ironmaster. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- The ironmaster, repressing his amused smile, assents. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- There is an amused smile on the ironmaster's face as he watches his brother, who is pondering, deeply disappointed. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- The ironmaster repeats her expression with a little emphasis. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- I can tell you, George, replies the ironmaster deliberately, how it is not to be brought about, which I hope may answer the purpose as well. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- He is called, I believe--an--ironmaster. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Are you quite sure, returns the ironmaster in an altered voice, that your name is Steel? Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- My Lady, with that motherly touch of the famous ironmaster night, lays her hand upon her dark hair and gently keeps it there. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Therewith the ironmaster takes his departure, Sir Leicester ringing the bell and my Lady rising as he leaves the room. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- I am not sure that I understand you, George, replies the ironmaster. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- That, observes Sir Leicester with unspeakable grandeur, for he thinks the ironmaster a little too glib, must be quite unnecessary. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- On her coming in, the ironmaster leaves his chair, takes her arm in his, and remains with her near the door ready to depart. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Sir Leicester sits down in an easy-chair, opposing his repose and that of Chesney Wold to the restless flights of ironmasters. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
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