rugschild

Dutch

Alternative forms

• ruggeschild

Etymology

Compound of rug +‎ schild.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈrʏx.sxɪlt/

• Audio:

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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.