ijzervreter
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Dutch[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From ijzer (“iron”) + vreter (“devourer”).
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
ijzervreter m (plural ijzervreters, diminutive ijzervretertje n, feminine ijzervreetster)
- A stout-hearted warrior, a miles gloriosus.
- (by extension) A tough, ruthless or relentless combative person, such as a hawk or a hard-ass.