rugschild
Dutch
Alternative forms
- ruggeschild
Etymology
Compound of rug + schild.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈrʏx.sxɪlt/
Audio (file) - Hyphenation: rug‧schild
Noun
rugschild n (plural rugschilden, diminutive rugschildje n)
- An organic dorsal protective covering of an animal, a carapace.
- (uncommon) A military shield worn on the back.