buckler

buck·ler  (bklr)

n.

1. A small, round shield either carried or worn on the arm.

2. A means of protection; a defense: "has enjoyed a reputation as a shield and buckler for . . . the academic avant-garde" (Donal Henahan).

tr.v. buck·lered, buck·ler·ing, buck·lers

To shield; protect.

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[Middle English bokeler, from Old French bouclier, from boucle, boss on a shield, from Latin buccula, diminutive of bucca, cheek.]

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buckler [ˈbʌklə]

n

1. (Military / Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) a small round shield worn on the forearm or held by a short handle

2. a means of protection; defence

vb

(tr) Archaic to defend

[from Old French bocler, from bocle shield boss; see buckle, boss²]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

buckler - armor carried on the arm to intercept blows shield armor, armour - protective covering made of metal and used in combat scutcheon, escutcheon - a shield; especially one displaying a coat of arms pavis, pavise - (Middle Ages) a large heavy oblong shield protecting the whole body; originally carried but sometimes set up in permanent position