shieldwright

English

noun
Definitions
  • One who makes or works with shields.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English *scheldwrighte inherited from Old English sċildwyrhta affix from English shield + English wright (builder, craftsman).

Origin

English

wright

Gloss

builder, craftsman

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