shield bearer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of shield bearer
First recorded in 1595–1605
Example Sentences
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It derives from the Latin scutarius, meaning “shield bearer”, and entered English via the Old French escuier.
From The Guardian
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.
From Project Gutenberg
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.
From Project Gutenberg
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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