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greatshield

/ˈɡɹeɪt.ʃiːld/

greatshield noun: a particularly large, durable shield.

Noun

greatshield (plural greatshields)

  1. (especially) A particularly large, durable shield.
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Forms of greatshield

pluralgreatshields
alternative formgreat shield
alternative formgreat-shield

Origin of greatshield

Probably modeled on greathelm, greatsword, etc.

Questions about greatshield

What does greatshield mean?
Greatshield means a particularly large, durable shield.
What part of speech is greatshield?
Greatshield is a noun.
How do you pronounce greatshield?
Greatshield is pronounced /ˈɡɹeɪt.ʃiːld/.
What is the plural of greatshield?
The plural of greatshield is greatshields.

Words near greatshield in the dictionary

  1. greatpox
  2. Greatrex
  3. greatroom
  4. greatrooms
  5. greats
  6. greatshield
  7. greatshields
  8. greatsome
  9. Greatstone
  10. Greatstone-on-Sea
  11. greatsword

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