rugschild

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈrʏx.sxɪlt/

noun
Definitions
  • An organic dorsal protective covering of an animal, a carapace.
  • (uncommon) A military shield worn on the back.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish rug (back, ridge) + Dutch, Flemish schild (shield).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

schild

Gloss

shield

Concept
Semantic Field

Warfare and hunting

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

Emoji

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