beshield

English

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To shield around or about; protect; defend.
  • (transitive) To provide or outfit with a shield.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English bischilden inherited from Old English besċyldian pre from English shield.

Origin

English

shield

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