schiltron

The rest of the pikemen he ordered to form a "schiltron" after the Scottish fashion, so that their close formation might resist the cavalry of which the Lancastrian force consisted.

The History of England From the Accession of Henry III. to the Death of Edward III. (1216-1377) Reginald Lane Poole 1892

Lancaster, to a ford near the bridge, whence, by crossing the water, they could take the schiltron in flank.

The History of England From the Accession of Henry III. to the Death of Edward III. (1216-1377) Reginald Lane Poole 1892

One band, under Hereford and Roger Clifford, dismounted and made for the bridge, which was defended by the schiltron of pikemen.

The History of England From the Accession of Henry III. to the Death of Edward III. (1216-1377) Reginald Lane Poole 1892

Bek's followers disobeyed his orders to wait until the rest of the army came up, and they suffered heavy losses in attacking the left schiltron.

The History of England From the Accession of Henry III. to the Death of Edward III. (1216-1377) Reginald Lane Poole 1892

[12] 'Sheltrou:' 'schiltron:' soldiers drawn up in a circle.

Specimens with Memoirs of the Less-known British Poets, Complete George Gilfillan 1845

[12] 'Sheltrou:' 'schiltron:' soldiers drawn up in a circle.

Specimens with Memoirs of the Less-known British Poets, Volume 1 George Gilfillan 1845