Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun One who shields, protects, or shelters.

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  • noun Agent noun of shield: one who shields.

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  • noun a person who cares for persons or property

Etymologies

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to shield + -er

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Examples

  • MacIlwaine knew so much of the private lives of community figures, then had not he, her husband and protector and shielder, planted in

    THE KANAKA SURF 2010

  • When the shielder is occupied with calling out the number, the defender can attempt a steal.

    Coaching Kids to Play Soccer Jim San Marco 2007

  • When the shielder is occupied with calling out the number, the defender can attempt a steal.

    Coaching Kids to Play Soccer Jim San Marco 2007

  • When the shielder is occupied with calling out the number, the defender can attempt a steal.

    Coaching Kids to Play Soccer Jim San Marco 2007

  • "Count Borla is a murderer," I cried, "and as his accomplice and shielder you are a murderer too!"

    Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine 2005

  • He wore a wind shielder the same colour as that of Barry Leman, and a straw panama hat.

    High Society Elton, Ben 2002

  • MacIlwaine knew so much of the private lives of community figures, then had not he, her husband and protector and shielder, planted in

    The Kanaka Surf 1919

  • "You forget, Mr. Manners, that I am a pirate and an outlaw, and that you are the shielder of such."

    Richard Carvel — Complete Winston Churchill 1909

  • "You forget, Mr. Manners, that I am a pirate and an outlaw, and that you are the shielder of such."

    Project Gutenberg Complete Works of Winston Churchill Winston Churchill 1909

  • "You forget, Mr. Manners, that I am a pirate and an outlaw, and that you are the shielder of such."

    Richard Carvel — Volume 08 Winston Churchill 1909

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