buckler

American  

[buhk-ler] / ˈbʌk lər /

noun

1. a round shield held by a grip and sometimes having straps through which the arm is passed.

2. any means of defense; protection.

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verb (used with object)

1. to be a shield to; support; defend.

buckler British  

/ ˈbʌklə /

noun

1. a small round shield worn on the forearm or held by a short handle

2. a means of protection; defence

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verb

1. archaic (tr) to defend

Etymology

Origin of buckler

1250–1300; Middle English bokeler < Anglo-French, Middle French bocler, equivalent to bocle boss ² + -er -er ²

Related Words

• armor
• buffer
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• safeguard
• shelter