Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Same as & épaulière.
- noun Armor of the shoulder, especially when added to the hauberk or gambeson as an additional defense. See cuts under
epaulet , 2, and pauldron.
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word shoulder-guard.
Examples
-
Once dressed, Waylander returned to the cave and looped his chain-mail shoulder-guard in place over his black leather jerkin.
Waylander Gemmell, David 1986
-
Beneath his cloak the warrior wore a chain-mail shoulder-guard over a leather vest which bore many gashes and dents and carefully repaired tears.
Waylander Gemmell, David 1986
-
Gellan was hot and tired, sweat sliding down the back of his neck under the chain-mail shoulder-guard and causing his spine to itch unbearably.
Waylander Gemmell, David 1986
-
Then he placed his mail-ringed shoulder-guard in place.
Waylander Gemmell, David 1986
-
It is exciting because the _retiarius_, nude except for one small shoulder-guard and a scanty apron, appears to have no chance whatever against the _secutor_ with his big vizored helmet, his complete body-armor, his kilt of lapped leather straps plated with polished metal scales, his greaves or leg-rings or boots and his full-length, curved shield and Spanish sword.
Andivius Hedulio Adventures of a Roman Nobleman in the Days of the Empire Edward Lucas White 1900
-
Through helm and shoulder-guard the arrows made their way; the soldiers held their shields above their heads, but the thanes had no such protection.
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.