"shieldwise" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more shieldwise [comparative], most shieldwise [superlative]
Etymology: shield + -wise Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|shield|wise}} shield + -wise Head templates: {{en-adv}} shieldwise (comparative more shieldwise, superlative most shieldwise)
  1. In the manner of a shield; as a protective barrier.
    Sense id: en-shieldwise-en-adv-vfuB3gJp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -wise

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