German edit

Etymology edit

From Wappen (coat of arms) +‎ Schild (shield).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈvapənˌʃɪlt/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: Wap‧pen‧schild

Noun edit

Wappenschild m or n (strong, genitive Wappenschildes or Wappenschilds, plural Wappenschilde)

  1. (heraldry) heraldic shield, escutcheon

Usage notes edit

  • See Schild for the usage of the gender.

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