˜yÐÄvlog

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shield bearer

noun

  1. an attendant who carries the shield or arms of a warrior.


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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of shield bearer1

First recorded in 1595–1605
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Example Sentences

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It derives from the Latin scutarius, meaning “shield bearerâ€, and entered English via the Old French escuier.

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The nine times wise branded Plato as a shield bearer of Christianity, Horace as a pedant, Augustine as a church saint, Jesus as the Son of God.

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Through her personal charms she won Helmichis, the royal shield bearer, and while Alboin lay sleeping upon his couch after a heavy repast, he was pierced by the murderer's sword.

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His shield- bearer brings a message of greeting from him; and he himself is close behind.

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He was nine feet high; and he wore armor from head to foot, and carried a spear twice as long and as heavy as any other man could hold; and his shield bearer walked before him.

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