rugschild

Dutch

Alternative forms
  • ruggeschild

Etymology

Compound of rug +‎ schild.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈrʏx.sxɪlt/
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  • 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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