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Shield of David

British  

noun

  1. another term for the Star of David

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The Star of David, known in Hebrew as the Shield of David, is shaped like a hexagram and is a widely recognized symbol of modern Jewish identity and Judaism.

From Seattle Times Feb. 25, 2020

"So...no more crosses, Virgins, Saints images or Shield of David can be worn?"

From BBC Mar. 14, 2017

At first, orders were given to remove from the top of the building the large cupola capped by the Shield of David, which attracted the attention of all passers-by.

From History of the Jews in Russia and Poland. Volume II From the death of Alexander I. until the death of Alexander III. (1825-1894) by Friedlaender, I.

A "Shield of David" shone redly from a lamp some way off.

From Stories and Pictures by Peretz, Isaac Loeb

Wedding garments hang on the wall, also a Tallis bag with the Shield of David embroidered on it.

From Stories and Pictures by Peretz, Isaac Loeb

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