rugschild

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Dutch

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Compound of rug +‎ schild.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈrʏx.sxɪlt/
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  • Hyphenation: rug‧schild

Noun

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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
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