ironware vs hardware

ironware and hardware both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
ironware	Yes	No	No	No
hardware	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, ironware and hardware are synonyms defined as:

ironware and hardware: instrumentalities (tools or implements) made of metal

ironware (noun)	hardware (noun)
instrumentalities (tools or implements) made of metal	(computer science) the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer system
	major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile)
	instrumentalities (tools or implements) made of metal