rugschild

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Dutch

Alternative forms

ruggeschild

Etymology

Compound of rug +‎ schild.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈrʏx.sxɪlt/
Audio: (file)
Hyphenation: rug‧schild

Noun

rugschild n (plural rugschilden, diminutive rugschildje n)

An organic dorsal protective covering of an animal, a carapace.
(uncommon) A military shield worn on the back.

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