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Shield vs Cantoned - What's the difference?

shield | cantoned |

In heraldry terms the difference between shield and cantoned

is that shield is the escutcheon or field on which are placed the bearings in coats of arms while cantoned is having a charge in each of the four corners; said of a cross on a shield, and also of the shield itself.

As verbs the difference between shield and cantoned

is that shield is to protect, to defend while cantoned is past tense of canton.

As a noun shield

is anything that protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.

As an adjective cantoned is

having a charge in each of the four corners; said of a cross on a shield, and also of the shield itself.

shield

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl) shelde, from (etyl) .

Noun

(en noun)
  • Anything that protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.
  • # A broad piece of defensive armor, carried on the arm, formerly in general use in war, for the protection of the body.
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  • # Figuratively, one who protects or defends.
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  • # (lichenology) In lichens, a hardened cup or disk surrounded by a rim and containing the fructification, or asci.
  • # (mining) A framework used to protect workmen in making an adit under ground, and capable of being pushed along as excavation progresses.
  • # (science fiction) A field of energy that protects or defends.
  • Something shaped like a shield, usually an inverted triangle with slightly curved lower sides.
  • # (heraldry) The escutcheon or field on which are placed the bearings in coats of arms.
  • # A spot resembling, or having the form of a shield.
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  • # (obsolete) A coin, the old French crown, or , having on one side the figure of a shield.
  • # (label) A sign or symbol, usually containing numbers and sometimes letters, identifying a highway route.
  • # (colloquial, law enforcement) A police badge.
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  • (geology) A large expanse of exposed stable Precambrian rock.
  • # (geology) A wide and relatively low-profiled volcano, usually composed entirely of lava flows.
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    Etymology 2

    From (etyl) scieldan.

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To protect, to defend.
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  • (electricity) to protect from the influence of

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    cantoned

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (canton)

    • Adjective

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  • (heraldry) Having a charge in each of the four corners; said of a cross on a shield, and also of the shield itself.
  • (architecture) Having the angles marked by, or decorated with, projecting mouldings or small columns.
    • a cantoned pier or pilaster