noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A person who carries a shield, either a warrior, or a lower-ranking person who carries a shield for a higher-ranking person.

   "“Never have shield-bearers so grim of face ever landed before on out shores!”"

Synonyms

All synonyms

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Example

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"“Never have shield-bearers so grim of face ever landed before on out shores!”"

Etymology

From Middle English scheeld-berere, equivalent to shield + bearer.

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