skjold

Norwegian

noun-n1
Definitions
  • a shield (used as protection in battle)

Etymology

Derived from Old Norse skjǫldr (shield) derived from Proto-Germanic *skelduz (shield) derived from Proto-Indo-European *(s)keit-.

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*(s)keit-

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