English Explanatory Dictionary

ironmonger

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A retailer of hardware, tools, and household goods.
  2. (archaic, originally) A retailer of ironwares.
name
  1. A surname originating as an occupation.

Pronunciation

/ˈaɪə(ɹ)nˌmʌŋɡə(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-ironmonger.wav

Word forms

ironmonger ironmongers

Etymology

From Middle English iremonger; equivalent to iron + monger.

Synonyms

hardware store

Related words

blacksmith ironfounder ironworker

Derived words

ironmongeress ironmongering ironmongery

Translations

Catalan: ferreter Dutch: ijzerhandelaar Finnish: rautakauppias French: quincailler German: Eisenhändler Irish: iarnmhangaire Irish: iarnóir Italian: ferramenta Italian: magona Macedonian: железар Manx: yiarneyder Norman: tchîncailli Persian: چیلانگر Plautdietsch: Iesahendla Polish: handlarz wyrobami żelaznymi Polish: handlarka wyrobami żelaznymi Spanish: quinquillero Spanish: ferretero Swedish: järnhandlare
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