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Bendy :: Bendy (a.) Divided into an even number of bends; -- said of a shield or its charge.

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

Shield :: Shield (n.) To avert, as a misfortune; hence, as a supplicatory exclamation, forbid!.

Scutcheon :: Scutcheon (n.) A small plate of metal, as the shield around a keyhole. See Escutcheon, 4..

Guide :: Guide (n.) The leather strap by which the shield of a knight was slung across the shoulder, or across the neck and shoulder..

Achievement :: Achievement (n.) An escutcheon or ensign armorial; now generally applied to the funeral shield commonly called hatchment.

Lanier :: Lanier (n.) A strap used to fasten together parts of armor, to hold the shield by, and the like..

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

Esquire :: Esquire (n.) Originally, a shield-bearer or armor-bearer, an attendant on a knight; in modern times, a title of dignity next in degree below knight and above gentleman; also, a title of office and courtesy; -- often shortened to squire..

Emblazonry :: Emblazonry (n.) The act or art of an emblazoner; heraldic or ornamental decoration, as pictures or figures on shields, standards, etc.; emblazonment..

Manifolded :: Manifolded (a.) Having many folds, layers, or plates; as, a manifolded shield..

Scutcheon :: Scutcheon (n.) An escutcheon; an emblazoned shield.

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

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

Shield :: Shield (n.) A broad piece of defensive armor, carried on the arm, -- formerly in general use in war, for the protection of the body. See Buckler..

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

Blazon :: Blazon (n.) A shield.

Shield :: Shield (n.) The escutcheon or field on which are placed the bearings in coats of arms. Cf. Lozenge. See Illust. of Escutcheon.

Impresa :: Impresa (n.) A device on a shield or seal, or used as a bookplate or the like..

Guard :: Guard (n.) To protect from danger; to secure against surprise, attack, or injury; to keep in safety; to defend; to shelter; to shield from surprise or attack; to protect by attendance; to accompany for protection; to care for..

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