Iron-shirt

[eye-urn-shurt]

Definition

Unyielding strength, invincibility, or extreme tough resilience.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Bob Marley sing bout "dem a-go tired fi see mi face, dem cyah get mi out, mi wear mi iron-shirt".
English:
Bob Marley sang about wearing an iron-shirt of spiritual resilience.

Patois:
Him have a iron-shirt mind, nothing can break him spirit.
English:
He has an invincible mind, nothing can break his spirit.

Usage Tip

Metaphor for unbreakable spiritual defense or invincibility against malice, popular in reggae lyrics.

Patois Synonym: invincible armor
English Synonym: invincibility; spiritual armor

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Send an Inquiry

Project Contact Form