We found 8 dictionaries that define the word rule with a rod of iron:

General (3 matching dictionaries)

1. rule with a rod of iron: Merriam-Webster
2. rule with a rod of iron: Wiktionary
3. rule with a rod of iron: TheFreeDictionary.com

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4. rule with a rod of iron: Legal dictionary
5. rule with a rod of iron: Financial dictionary

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6. rule with a rod of iron: Encyclopedia

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8. rule with a rod of iron: Idioms

Definitions from Wiktionary (rule with a rod of iron) ▸ verb:  To rule with stern severity. Similar: rule, regle, rule the day, regulate, tyrannize, tutor, rule the school, rule on, domineer, seniorize, more... ▸ Words similar to rule with a rod of iron ▸ Usage examples for rule with a rod of iron ▸ Idioms related to rule with a rod of iron ▸ Wikipedia articles (New!) ▸ Words that often appear near rule with a rod of iron ▸ Rhymes of rule with a rod of iron ▸ Invented words related to rule with a rod of iron