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Scutiform :: Scutiform (a.) Shield-shaped; scutate.

Ponderous :: Ponderous (a.) Very heavy; weighty; as, a ponderous shield; a ponderous load; the ponderous elephant..

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

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..

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

Vairy :: Vairy (n.) Charged with vair; variegated with shield-shaped figures. See Vair.

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

Protector :: Protector (n.) One who, or that which, defends or shields from injury, evil, oppression, etc.; a defender; a guardian; a patron..

Shield :: Shield (n.) A coin, the old French crown, or ecu, having on one side the figure of a shield..

Orle :: Orle (n.) A bearing, in the form of a fillet, round the shield, within, but at some distance from, the border..

Protect :: Protect (v. t.) To cover or shield from danger or injury; to defend; to guard; to preserve in safety; as, a father protects his children..

Shieldless :: Shieldless (a.) Destitute of a shield, or of protection..

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

Carapace :: Carapace (n.) The thick shell or shield which covers the back of the tortoise, or turtle, the crab, and other crustaceous animals..

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.

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

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..

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

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

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

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