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buckler
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1buck·ler

noun \ˈbə-klər\

Definition of BUCKLER

1
a : a small round shield held by a handle at arm's length
b : a shield worn on the left arm
2
: one that shields and protects
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Examples of BUCKLER

  1. <a strong and free press is our best buckler against tyranny>

Origin of BUCKLER

Middle English bocler, from Anglo-French bucler, from bocle
First Known Use: 13th century

Related to BUCKLER

Synonyms
aegis (also egis), ammunition, armor, defense, cover, guard, protection, safeguard, screen, security, shield, wall, ward

2buckler

transitive verb

Definition of BUCKLER

: to shield or defend with a buckler

First Known Use of BUCKLER

1590

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