1 Synonyms for Buckler — Thesaurasize

buckler (1 synonym found)

Buckler has 1 synonym. The top synonyms for buckler are shield. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for buckler?

A synonym for buckler is shield.

How many synonyms does buckler have?

Buckler has 1 synonym listed on Thesaurasize.

What does buckler mean?

(n): (Armor) A kind of shield, of various shapes and sizes, worn on one of the arms (usually the left) for protecting the front of the body.

Definition of buckler:

(n) : (Armor) A kind of shield, of various shapes and sizes, worn on one of the arms (usually the left) for protecting the front of the body. In the sword and buckler play of the Middle Ages in England, the buckler was a small shield, used, not to cover the body, but to stop or parry blows; (Armor) A shield resembling the Roman scutum. In modern usage, a smaller variety of shield is usually implied by this term

"1598: I am eight times thrust through the doublet, four through the hose, my buckler cut through and through; my sword hacked like a hand-saw -- ecce signum! &mdash"

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