shield bearer

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

Words nearby shield bearer

First recorded in 1595–1605

At folio 96 v. is another example of a warrior, with a shield-bearer.
Scenes and Characters of the Middle Ages|Edward Lewes Cutts
Now the King came forth attended by his shield-bearer, and all the nation assembled there bowed low and thundered out the Bayéte.
The White Shield|Bertram Mitford
Thord carried the shield before Bersi, and Vali was Thorkel's shield-bearer.
The Life and Death of Cormac the Skald|Unknown
As he was cheering his men on along the causeway in the dark, his shield-bearer stumbled and fell against him.
A Short History of the Royal Navy 1217 to 1688|David Hannay

At the very moment when he left the spot, his shield-bearer, stepping into his place, was struck.
The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898: Volume XXXI, 1640|Diego Aduarte