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targe [tɑːdʒ] n (Military / Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) an archaic word for shield [from Old French, of Germanic origin; related to Old High German zarga rim, frame, Old Norse targa shield] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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* A blank: an old French coin; six blanks were worth two sous and a half; targe, an ancient coin of Burgundy, a farthing. The Jester wore his usual fantastic habit, but late accidents had led him to adopt a good cutting falchion, instead of his wooden sword, with a targe to match it; of both which weapons he had, notwithstanding his profession, shown himself a skilful master during the storming of Torquilstone. |
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