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Helmet :: Helmet (n.) The representation of a helmet over shields or coats of arms, denoting gradations of rank by modifications of form..

Bipeltate :: Bipeltate (a.) Having a shell or covering like a double shield.

Umbo :: Umbo (n.) The boss of a shield, at or near the middle, and usually projecting, sometimes in a sharp spike..

Lozenge :: Lozenge (n.) A form of the escutcheon used by women instead of the shield which is used by men.

Helmet :: Helmet (n.) A naked shield or protuberance on the top or fore part of the head of a bird.

Aegis :: Aegis (n.) A shield or protective armor; -- applied in mythology to the shield of Jupiter which he gave to Minerva. Also fig.: A shield; a protection.

Clypeiform :: Clypeiform (a.) Shield-shaped; clypeate.

Escutcheon :: Escutcheon (n.) A thin metal plate or shield to protect wood, or for ornament, as the shield around a keyhole..

Shelter :: Shelter (v. t.) To be a shelter for; to provide with a shelter; to cover from injury or annoyance; to shield; to protect.

Rocky :: Rocky (a.) Like a rock; as, the rocky orb of a shield..

Targeteer :: Targeteer (n.) One who is armed with a target or shield.

Shield :: Shield (n.) Anything which protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.

Saltirewise :: Saltirewise (adv.) In the manner of a saltire; -- said especially of the blazoning of a shield divided by two lines drawn in the direction of a bend and a bend sinister, and crossing at the center..

Impale :: Impale (v. t.) To join, as two coats of arms on one shield, palewise; hence, to join in honorable mention..

Plastron :: Plastron (n.) The ventral shield or shell of tortoises and turtles. See Testudinata.

Hypaspist :: Hypaspist (n.) A shield-bearer or armor-bearer.

Shield :: Shield (n.) A spot resembling, or having the form of, a shield..

Clypeate :: Clypeate (a.) Furnished with a shield, or a protective plate or shell..

Scutage :: Scutage (n.) Shield money; commutation of service for a sum of money. See Escuage.

Shield :: Shield (n.) To ward off; to keep off or out.

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