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His appearance banished the thoughts of every thing else; she rushed to him, clasped his iron-sheathed frame in her arms, and kissed his martial and manly face with an affection which was at once evident and sincere.

The Abbot 2008

These troops were of great use in skirmishing with the Arabs, though unable to engage in close combat, like the iron-sheathed men-at-arms of Western and Northern Europe.

The Talisman 2008

On the outskirts they passed a steel-mill which flared in scarlet and orange flame that licked at the cadaverous stacks, at the iron-sheathed walls and sullen converters.

Babbit 2004

They have a more advantageous strength to weight proportion, so that a lancer will have greater protection but carry a lighter burden than with either a wooden or iron-sheathed shield.

Scion of Cyador Modesitt, L. E. 2000

These spears have iron-sheathed shafts for most of their length, and a unique purpose.

Stone of Tears Goodkind, Terry 1995

The thick, iron-sheathed gates were closed and barred, the portcullis down, but he spared not a glance in that direction.

Conan The Triumphant Jordan, Robert, 1948- 1983

The big iron-sheathed doors were now opening, and through them poured a swift and silent-footed stream of white-robed nomads.

Conan the Avenger Howard, Robert E. 1968

Podesta, and he was out through its iron-sheathed oak door.

The Saracen: The Holy War Robert Shea 1963

The wings under those impossible wingcases had iron-sheathed venules: and the color in the blood of the creatures was provided by Reeks of rust, which picked up and lost oxygen and energy by changing cyclicaHy from ferrous to ferric oxides and And all the Stars a Stage 127

And all the Stars a Stage Blish, James 1960

He next threw the iron-sheathed gold-bedecked coats of mail over his horses, so that they covered them from forehead to forehand.

The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Táin Bó Cúalnge Unknown