buckler
Americannoun
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a round shield held by a grip and sometimes having straps through which the arm is passed.
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any means of defense; protection.
verb (used with object)
noun
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a small round shield worn on the forearm or held by a short handle
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a means of protection; defence
verb
Etymology
Origin of buckler
1250–1300; Middle English bokeler < Anglo-French, Middle French bocler, equivalent to bocle boss 2 + -er -er 2
Vocabulary lists containing buckler
Medieval Europe - Middle School
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Medieval Europe - High School
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Example Sentences
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Rick Buckler, the English drummer who helped propel rock band the Jam to fame in the late 1970s, has died.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2025
Buckler had recently been forced to cancel a spoken word tour of UK venues because of health problems.
From BBC • Feb. 18, 2025
The rock trio formed in 1972 and featured Buckler, guitarist and singer Paul Weller and bassist Bruce Foxton.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2025
Rick Buckler, former drummer in The Jam, has died at the age of 69, his ex-bandmates have confirmed on social media.
From BBC • Feb. 18, 2025
“His other girls shall wed at the same time—the second daughter with Ser Brus Buckler and the youngest with Ser Malegom of Red- pool.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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