Shield ¹

Definition: A broad piece of defensive armor, carried on the arm, formerly in general use in war, for the protection of the body. See Buckler.

Shield ²

Definition: Anything which protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.

Shield ³

Definition: Figuratively, one who protects or defends.

Shield ⁴

Definition: In lichens, a Hardened cup or disk surrounded by a rim and containing the fructification, or asci.

Shield ⁵

Definition: The escutcheon or field on which are placed the bearings in coats of arms. Cf. Lozenge. See Illust. of Escutcheon.

Shield ⁶

Definition: A framework used to protect workmen in making an adit under ground, and capable of being pushed along as excavation progresses.

Shield ⁷

Definition: A spot resembling, or having the form of, a shield.

Shield ⁸

Definition: A coin, the old French crown, or ecu, having on one side the figure of a shield.

Shield ⁹

Definition: To cover with, or as with, a shield; to cover from danger; to defend; to protect from assault or injury.

Shield ¹⁰

Definition: To ward off; to keep off or out.

Shield ¹¹

Definition: To avert, as a misfortune; hence, as a supplicatory exclamation, forbid!

shield ¹²

Definition: armor carried on the arm to intercept blows

shield ¹³

Definition: a protective covering or structure

shield ¹⁴

Definition: protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm

shield ¹⁵

Definition: hold back a thought or feeling about; "She is harboring a grudge against him"