Shield-bearer
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Shield-bearer is a noun meaning A person who carries a shield, either a warrior, or a lower-ranking person who carries a shield for a higher-ranking person.
Meaning
A person who carries a shield, either a warrior, or a lower-ranking person who carries a shield for a higher-ranking person.
Example Sentences
“Never have shield-bearers so grim of face ever landed before on out shores!”
The wise king mounted the royal saddle and rode out in style with a force of shield-bearers.
Word Forms
- shield-bearers
- shieldbearer
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include shield, torchbearer, standard bearer, flag bearer, guardsman, shielding.
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