Definitions for Buckler

Buckler buck·ler

Spelling: [buhk-ler]
IPA: /ˈbʌk lər/

Buckler is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 19 points.

You can make 135 anagrams from letters in Buckler (bceklru).

Definitions for Buckler

noun

  1. a round shield held by a grip and sometimes having straps through which the arm is passed.
  2. any means of defense; protection.

verb (used with object)

  1. to be a shield to; support; defend.

Origin of Buckler

1250-1300; Middle English bokeler Anglo-French, Middle French bocler, equivalent to bocle boss2 + -er -er2

Examples for Buckler

He had thrown away his buckler, and was ready for the hemlock.

An ancient shield or buckler, formed of scales sewed on skins.

That is their shield and buckler, their defence against the attacks of the profligate.

It had stood as a barrier between them, her buckler, her sole defence against him.

But these are nought; in mine own honesty are my spear and buckler.

This vote is the excuse of cowards, this vote is the buckler of dishonoured consciences.

I was forced to get behind a corner of that buckler with which you have so often turned my own thrusts.

It followeth, “And in all things take the shield or buckler of faith.”

And he swung his buckler forward and stretched his right hand to the sword.

I paused to twist my cloak about my left arm intending to use it as a buckler.

Word Value for Buckler
Scrable

15

Words with friends

19

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