targe

noun

: a light shield used especially by the Scots

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of targe was in the 13th century

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Cite this Entry

“Targe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/targe. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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