der Bückler
Translation
buckler
Examples
Der Ritter kämpfte mit Schwert und Bückler.
The knight fought with a sword and a buckler.
Ein Bückler ist ein kleiner, runder Schild.
A buckler is a small, round shield.
Grammar Patterns
to carry/wield ((a ...)) to carry/wield a buckler The warrior wielded a buckler and a sword.
Similar Words
der Schild, der Faustschild
Etymology
From Middle High German 'buckelære', related to 'Buckel' (boss, hump), referring to the central boss of the shield.
Memory Tips
Imagine a shield with a big metal 'buckle' or 'Buckel' (boss) in the center.