Definitions for bucklers

bucklers buck·ler

Spelling: [buhk-ler]
IPA: /ˈbʌk lər/

Bucklers is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 19 points.

You can make 271 anagrams from letters in bucklers (bceklrsu).

Definitions for bucklers

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 bucklers

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

Examples for bucklers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Word Value for bucklers
Scrable

15

Words with friends

19

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