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Meaning of buckler
A buckler is a small shield used for personal protection.
Etymology of buckler
The word "buckler" has its roots in Old French "bocler" or "bouclier", which refers to a type of shield, and is derived from the Old French word "bocle", meaning boss or shield-boss, with the suffix "-ier", which forms an agent noun
The term has been used in English since the 14th century to describe a small, round shield, often used for hand-to-hand combat
Synonyms
Definitions
- A small round shield used to deflect blows, typically held in the hand
- * A person or thing that protects or defends someone or something
Usage Examples
- The knight held up his buckler to deflect the arrow
- * The government's new policy will act as a buckler for the economy, protecting it from external shocks