Meaning of shield-bearer | Babel Free
Definitions
A person who carries a shield, either a warrior, or a lower-ranking person who carries a shield for a higher-ranking person.
Equivalents
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.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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