rugschild

Dutch

Alternative forms

  • ruggeschild

Etymology

Compound of rug +‎ schild.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈrʏx.sxɪlt/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: rug‧schild

Noun

rugschild n (plural rugschilden, diminutive rugschildje n)

  1. an organic dorsal protective covering of an animal, a carapace
  2. (uncommon) a military shield worn on the back
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