"scutiferous" meaning in English

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        "Having a scute."
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        "(zoology) Having a scute."
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          "text": "...the only remaining designations of its origin (although nearly effaced by whitewash) are certain scutiferous angels carved in relief, some with the ancient bearings of Norys of Ocholt—a chevron inter three raven's heads erased...",
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          "text": "...their internal mouldings finish in \"scutiferous angels,\" says our authority, which we suppose in plain English to mean, angels bearing shields...",
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        "Carrying a shield or buckler."
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        "(nonce word) Carrying a shield or buckler."
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