Nickname for Oliver Cromwell (9)

I believe the answer is:

ironsides

(Other definitions for ironsides that I've seen before include "Cromwell's cavalry" , "one showing great fortitude" , "Oliver Cromwell" , "Those having great stamina" , "Cromwell's army" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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