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

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

Shieldtail :: Shieldtail (n.) Any species of small burrowing snakes of the family Uropeltidae, native of Ceylon and Southern Asia. They have a small mouth which can not be dilated..

Protection :: Protection (n.) That which protects or preserves from injury; a defense; a shield; a refuge.

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

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..

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

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

Cantoned :: Cantoned (a.) Having a charge in each of the four corners; -- said of a cross on a shield, and also of the shield itself..

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..

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

Crest :: Crest (n.) A bearing worn, not upon the shield, but usually above it, or separately as an ornament for plate, liveries, and the like. It is a relic of the ancient cognizance. See Cognizance, 4..

Dexter :: Dexter (a.) On the right-hand side of a shield, i. e., towards the right hand of its wearer. To a spectator in front, as in a pictorial representation, this would be the left side..

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

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..

Elytrum :: Elytrum (n.) One of the shieldlike dorsal scales of certain annelids. See Chaetopoda.

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..

Enshield :: Enshield (v. t.) To defend, as with a shield; to shield..

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

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

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