formandshield
nounUK /ˈfɔːməndʃiːld/
US /ˈfɔːrməndʃiːld/
A form and a shield together that keep someone safe.
The knight carried a formandshield into battle.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A paper or document that protects a person's rights.
She kept the formandshield in a safe place.
3. A shape used as a sign of safety.
The formandshield on the door meant the room was secure.
4. A person who stands up for others.
He was a formandshield for his little brother.