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hardfist North, Slang 
n. a rough person who is prone to violence.
- 1901 (1955) That, and the hearts of the hardfists. . . .
- 1917 Where through endless silent spaces reckless bands of hardfists plod / By this map and by the compass to the gold they make their god.
- 1955 Among the "hardfists" of the wilderness he had been . . . a good companion.
- 1901 (1955) That, and the hearts of the hardfists. . . .