shield-bearer
Definition
Noun: A person who carries a shield, especially as an attendant or assistant to a warrior, knight, or other armed individual.
Usage Examples
- (An attendant who carried the knight's shield.)
- (A person whose role is to hold and provide the shield.)
Advanced Usage
- "to act as a shield-bearer": to perform the function of carrying and managing a shield for someone else.
- He acted as a shield-bearer for the general during the parade. (He carried and looked after the general's shield.)
Variants and Related Words
- Shield (n): a broad piece of armor held in the hand for protection against weapons.
- The soldier raised his shield to block the arrow. (A protective device.)
- Bearer (n): a person who carries or holds something.
- The flag-bearer led the procession. (A person who carries a flag.)
Synonyms
- Armor-bearer: a person who carries armor or weapons for another.
- Squire: a young man who acted as an attendant to a knight, often carrying his shield and armor.
Related Idioms
- "Carry someone's shield": to act as a protector or supporter for someone.
- In the debate, she carried her colleague's shield by defending his ideas. (She supported and protected him.)
Additional Notes
- The word "shield-bearer" is a compound noun formed from "shield" and "bearer." It is not commonly used in modern English except in historical or fantasy contexts, such as in novels, games, or reenactments.