shield bearer

noun

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

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weal

well-being, prosperity, or happiness.

the intervening time.

a somewhat prolonged, sharp, shrill cry, as of pain, fear, or surprise.

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Origin of shield bearer

First recorded in 1595–1605

Words nearby shield bearer

shidduch, shied, shiel, shield, shield back, shield bearer, shield bug, shield cricket, shield fern, shield law, shield match

Example sentences from the Web for shield bearer

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

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