shield-bearer

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Middle English scheeld-berere, equivalent to shield +‎ bearer.

Noun

shield-bearer (plural shield-bearers)

  1. A person who carries a shield, especially a lower-ranking person who carries it for a higher-ranking person.
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