put in irons
Example Sentences
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We were not put in irons, but were used with as much kindness as we could expect.
From Scientific American • Aug. 11, 2011
The master again takes command, has the prize crew put in irons, and steers for a friendly port.
From International Incidents for Discussion in Conversation Classes by Oppenheim, L. (Lassa)
Under other circumstances he would have been put in irons for insubordination.
From Joscelyn Cheshire A Story of Revolutionary Days in the Carolinas by Kennedy, Sara Beaumont
When they come first on board, extreme terror is expressed in every feature; and their tears and groans while being put in irons few hearts can withstand, even though hardened by two or three voyages.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 4 by Various
The captives were put in irons, and Erskine saw among them the crestfallen faces of Black Wolf and Crooked Lightning.
From Erskine Dale?Pioneer by Fox, John
