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
verb
bucklered; bucklering; bucklers
Definition of buckler (Entry 2 of 2)
: to shield or defend with a buckler
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The first known use of buckler was in the 13th century
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