subs. (American).—1. A paragon: as a severely chaste girl, popular play, song, horse, etc.
2. (common).—An iron-cased watch.
Adj. (common).—Strong; hard; unyielding. Also IRONBARK (q.v.).
1888. BOLDREWOOD, Robbery under Arms, chap. vi. I always thought he was IRONBARK outside and in.
