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buckler

noun (bucklers)

«buckler» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

  1. A small round shield held in the hand, used in old times (old use). tree →
  2. (verb, rare) to protect with a shield. tree →

In the lessons

a shield carried by a warrior in a fight in old tales

Examples

  • In a moment the heavens rang to the clash of swords on bucklers. tree →
  • He swung his buckler forward to guard himself. tree →
  • The knight raised his buckler against the blow. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

In Jewish tradition

A buckler is a small shield. It is often used as a picture of God's protection.

Interpretation. The Psalms call God a shield and buckler for those who trust Him. Tradition reads this as meaning that God guards the faithful as a soldier is guarded in battle.

Examples

  • Make ready buckler and shield, and draw near to battle. (Prophets JER.46.3, JPS 1917) tree →
  • Take hold of shield and buckler, and rise up to my help. (Writings PSA.35.2, JPS 1917) tree →
  • He runneth upon him with a stiff neck, with the thick bosses of his bucklers. (Writings JOB.15.26, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

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