Het schild
Example: Het schild beschermde de ridder tijdens de strijd.
Definition
"Het schild" refers to a protective device used historically in battle, typically made of wood or metal, carried by a knight or soldier to defend against attacks. It serves as a barrier that absorbs or deflects blows during combat situations.
Etymology
The Dutch term "het schild" comes from the Old Dutch word 'scilt', which is related to the Old English 'scield', both meaning shield. This word traces back to the Proto-Germanic '*skelduz', indicating a common Germanic root for protective armor. Did you know that the idea of a shield is ancient, symbolizing defense and protection across many cultures?
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"Het schild" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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