écu — meaning in English
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English meaning
- shield noun A piece of protective armour carried in the hand or on the arm to block blows or weapons.
Senses
écu is used for these senses in English:
- ecu (historical) The European Currency Unit (symbol ₠), a currency used in the European Community before the euro.
- shield (obsolete) A coin, the old French crown, or écu, having on one side the figure of a shield.
- shield (heraldry) The escutcheon on which are placed the bearings in coats of arms.
- écu (historical) A silver coin formerly used in France, with varying values.
shield — full definition
- noun A piece of protective armour carried in the hand or on the arm to block blows or weapons.
- noun Anything that protects or defends against harm, danger, or influence.
- noun An inverted-triangle shape used for badges, logos, or coats of arms; also, informally, a police badge.
- verb To protect or defend someone or something from harm.