ijzervreter
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.