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A broad piece of defensive armor, carried on the arm, --
formerly in general use in war, for the protection of the body. See
Buckler. |
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Anything which protects or defends; defense; shelter;
protection. |
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Figuratively, one who protects or defends. |
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In lichens, a Hardened cup or disk surrounded by a rim and
containing the fructification, or asci. |
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The escutcheon or field on which are placed the bearings in
coats of arms. Cf. Lozenge. See Illust. of Escutcheon. |
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A framework used to protect workmen in making an adit under
ground, and capable of being pushed along as excavation progresses. |
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A spot resembling, or having the form of, a shield. |
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A coin, the old French crown, or ecu, having on one side
the figure of a shield. |
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To cover with, or as with, a shield; to cover from danger;
to defend; to protect from assault or injury. |
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To ward off; to keep off or out. |
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To avert, as a misfortune; hence, as a supplicatory
exclamation, forbid! |
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