English Explanatory Dictionary

greatshield

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A particularly large, durable shield.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡɹeɪt.ʃiːld/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-greatshield.wav

Word forms

greatshield greatshields great shield great-shield

Etymology

Probably modeled on greathelm, greatsword, etc.

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