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targe

[tahrj] ,
–noun Archaic.
a small, round shield; a target or buckler.

Origin:
bef. 1000; ME < OF < ON targa round shield; c. OHG zarga rim, ring; r. OE targe, targa < ON
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targe   (tärj)   
n.   Archaic
A light shield or buckler.

[Middle English, from Old French; see target.]
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