shield

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1. shield - Noun

2. shield - Verb

3. Shield - Proper noun

Meaning

A broad piece of defensive armor, carried on the arm, -- formerly in general use in war, for the protection of the body. See Buckler.

Anything which protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.

Figuratively, one who protects or defends.

In lichens, a Hardened cup or disk surrounded by a rim and containing the fructification, or asci.

The escutcheon or field on which are placed the bearings in coats of arms. Cf. Lozenge. See Illust. of Escutcheon.

A framework used to protect workmen in making an adit under ground, and capable of being pushed along as excavation progresses.

A spot resembling, or having the form of, a shield.

A coin, the old French crown, or ecu, having on one side the figure of a shield.

To cover with, or as with, a shield; to cover from danger; to defend; to protect from assault or injury.

To ward off; to keep off or out.

To avert, as a misfortune; hence, as a supplicatory exclamation, forbid!

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There are many poor men and poor women: set apart some one constantly to remain there: let the poor man be though but as a guard to thy house: let him be to thee wall and fence, shield and spear. Where alms are, the devil dares not approach, nor any other evil thing. John Chrysostom

There is no greater tyranny than that which is perpetrated under the shield of the law. Montesquieu

Religious persecution may shield itself under the guise of a mistaken and over-zealous piety. Edmund Burke

When a shield wears out, the framework still remains. Akan Proverb

The shield turned the wrong way. Xhosa Proverb

Alertness and courage are life's shield. Filipino Proverb

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