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 Captain orders him to be put in irons.

From Critical Studies by Ouida

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

By the time the little "sea-wagons" arrived in the West Indies Smith, who had been put in irons, came very near being hanged, according to tradition.

From The Stronghold A Story of Historic Northern Neck of Virginia and Its People by Haynie, Miriam

Shortly after Leroy was put in irons, he called for the second mate, and had a long conversation with him.

From The Story of a Strange Career Being the Autobiography of a Convict; an Authentic Document by Anonymous