Buckler Definition

bŭklər
noun
A small, round shield held by a handle or worn on the arm.
Webster's New World
Any protection or defense.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
verb
To protect by shielding; defend.
Webster's New World
pronoun

A surname​.

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Other Word Forms of Buckler

Noun

Singular:
buckler
Plural:
bucklers

Origin of Buckler

  • Middle English bokeler from Old French bouclier from boucle boss on a shield from Latin buccula diminutive of bucca cheek

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Buckler Sentence Examples

  • The ornaments and furniture were of the most costly kind; the king's bow and buckler were of gold; his very whip intertwined with gold; the queen had golden diadems, necklace and breast-jewels, and at her feet lay a golden vase.

  • They carried double-edged swords and short daggers for use hand to hand, the steel of which was hardened b y being buried underground; their defensive armour was a light Gallic shield or a round wicker buckler, and greaves of felt round their legs.

  • The fens are home to the nationally rare crested buckler fern.

  • The Republic was never, indeed, the "Buckler of Christendom."

  • This fascinating exhibition can be seen as part of a visit to Buckler 's Hard and includes the artists sketchbook 's.

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Words Starting With

BBUBUC

Words Ending With

RERLER

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Words Starting With B and Ending With R

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7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With B7 Letter Words Ending With R