ironmaster

• “Of the 56 signers, he was one of only eight who were foreign born, the only one to have been indentured, and the only one to hold the position of ironmaster.”

  History of American Women

• “A Lancastrian ironmaster, Thomas Rawlinson, devised the kilt for his Scottish employees in the 1720s after realizing that it would be much more practical than the traditional Scottish cloak.”

  The Wall Street Journal: Checkered Tartan

• “Herewith he hands a letter, closely written in somewhat pale ink but in a neat round hand, to the ironmaster, who reads as follows:”

  Bleak House

• ““I am not sure that I understand you, George,” replies the ironmaster.”

  Bleak House

• “Miss Volumnia with a third little scream takes flight, wishing her hosts — O Lud! — well rid of the — what is it? — ironmaster!”

  Bleak House

• “The ironmaster repeats her expression with a little emphasis.”

  Bleak House

• ““That,” observes Sir Leicester with unspeakable grandeur, for he thinks the ironmaster a little too glib,”

  Bleak House

• “Then they once more shake hands long and heartily and part, the ironmaster turning his face to the smoke and fires, and the trooper to the green country.”

  Bleak House

• “The ironmaster, repressing his amused smile, assents.”

  Bleak House

• “Sir Leicester very magnificent again at the notion of Mrs. Rouncewell being spirited off from her natural home to end her days with an ironmaster.”

  Bleak House

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