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buck·ler | \ ˈbə-klər 
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\Definition of buckler
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a : 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
buckler
verbbucklered; bucklering; bucklers
Definition of buckler (Entry 2 of 2)
: to shield or defend with a buckler
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Synonyms for buckler
Synonyms: Noun
- aegis
- (also egis),
- ammunition,
- armor,
- cover,
- defense,
- guard,
- protection,
- safeguard,
- screen,
- security,
- shield,
- wall,
- ward
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