O escudo
Example: O escudo protegeu o castelo durante a batalha.
Definition
"O escudo" refers to a shield, typically a broad piece of defensive armor carried on the arm to protect against attacks, especially used historically in battles and warfare to defend the bearer from enemy strikes.
Etymology
The word "o escudo" comes from the Latin word 'scutum,' meaning 'shield.' It entered Portuguese through medieval use, reflecting the importance of shields in historical combat. Did you know? The word 'scutum' was also used in Roman times to describe a large rectangular shield used by legionaries.
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