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Shield :: Shield (n.) In lichens, a Hardened cup or disk surrounded by a rim and containing the fructification, or asci..

Quartering :: Quartering (n.) The division of a shield containing different coats of arms into four or more compartments.

Water Shield :: Water shield () An aquatic American plant (Brasenia peltata) having floating oval leaves, and the covered with a clear jelly..

Shield :: Shield (n.) A framework used to protect workmen in making an adit under ground, and capable of being pushed along as excavation progresses..

Muff :: Muff (n.) A soft cover of cylindrical form, usually of fur, worn by women to shield the hands from cold..

Buckler :: Buckler (n.) A kind of shield, of various shapes and sizes, worn on one of the arms (usually the left) for protecting the front of the body..

Fence :: Fence (n.) That which fends off attack or danger; a defense; a protection; a cover; security; shield.

Scutiferous :: Scutiferous (a.) Carrying a shield or buckler.

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

Peltiform :: Peltiform (a.) Shieldlike, with the outline nearly circular; peltate..

Impenetrable :: Impenetrable (a.) Incapable of being penetrated or pierced; not admitting the passage of other bodies; not to be entered; impervious; as, an impenetrable shield..

Targe :: Targe (n.) A shield or target.

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.

Bordure :: Bordure (n.) A border one fifth the width of the shield, surrounding the field. It is usually plain, but may be charged..

Scutcheoned :: Scutcheoned (a.) Emblazoned on or as a shield.

Escutcheon :: Escutcheon (n.) The surface, usually a shield, upon which bearings are marshaled and displayed. The surface of the escutcheon is called the field, the upper part is called the chief, and the lower part the base (see Chiff, and Field.). That side of the escutcheon which is on the right hand of the knight who bears the shield on his arm is called dexter, and the other side sinister..

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

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

Charge :: Charge (v. t.) To assume as a bearing; as, he charges three roses or; to add to or represent on; as, he charges his shield with three roses or..

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..

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