Iron Duke

Noun

Meaning

British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

wellington Duke of Wellington Arthur Wellesley First Duke of Wellington

Examples

Just beyond the sign is the reality in the form of the increasingly shambolic Iron Duke structure, which apparently cannot be pulled down as it is a listed building. Source: Internet

She added: “We have therefore had informal discussions with the owner of the Iron Duke site to see whether any of the site might be available to help improve access to the school.” Source: Internet

The nickname "Iron Duke" originates from this period, when he experienced a high degree of personal and political unpopularity. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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