sheltron

English

/ˈʃɛltɹən/

noun
Definitions
  • A compact body of troops forming a battle array, shield wall or phalanx

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English scheltroun derived from Old English scildtruma (shield-troop, company, a phalanx, a tortoise, shed, a covering, shelter), scield (shield) + Old English truma (band troop of men).

Origin

Old English

truma

Gloss

band troop of men

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