ire

Definition

Iron.

Etymology

From Middle English ire, yre, from Old English īre, ȳre, īr, ȳr, shortened form of īren (“iron”). More at iron.

Example Sentences

• "[…] 'Tell I'm rud as the smith makes the pieces of ire; […]"
• "A ire thing, moore smart by haff, / That zeed var off 's za theene 's a laff, / An' zum zes edden' 'xac'ly saff, / Stan's in th' place ee did."