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Meaning of shield-bearer | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A person who carries a shield, either a warrior, or a lower-ranking person who carries a shield for a higher-ranking person.

Examples

““Never have shield-bearers so grim of face ever landed before on out shores!””

“The wise king mounted the royal saddle and rode out in style with a force of shield-bearers.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

shield-maid shield-may shield-skipper shield-toad Shieldaig shieldback