'iron-fisted' definitions:

Definition of 'iron-fisted'

From: GCIDE
  • ironfisted \i"ron*fist`ed\, iron-fisted \i"ron-fist`ed\, a.
  • 1. Closefisted; stingy; mean. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Ruthless; tyrranical; allowing no opposition; as, an iron-fisted tyrant. [PJC] Iron Gate