To ward off; to keep off or out.

To avert, as a misfortune; hence, as a supplicatory
exclamation, forbid!

A framework used to protect workmen in making an adit under
ground, and capable of being pushed along as excavation progresses.

To cover with, or as with, a shield; to cover from danger;
to defend; to protect from assault or injury.

A spot resembling, or having the form of, a shield.

The escutcheon or field on which are placed the bearings in
coats of arms. Cf. Lozenge. See Illust. of Escutcheon.

Anything which protects or defends; defense; shelter;
protection.

A broad piece of defensive armor, carried on the arm, –
formerly in general use in war, for the protection of the body. See
Buckler.

Figuratively, one who protects or defends.

A coin, the old French crown, or ecu, having on one side
the figure of a shield.