spald

/spɔːld/ or /spæld/ (UK), /spɔld/ (US)

Definitions

1. noun

a rare or obsolete variant of ‘spauld’, which refers to a shield or a defensive position

“The medieval knight prepared to take his spald and defend against the incoming attack.”

Synonyms

  • shield
  • spauld

Antonyms

  • offence