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Definition: HYPERASPIST

Part of Speech Definition
Noun 1. One who holds a shield over another; hence, a defender.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Date "Hyperaspist" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1828. (references)

Etymology:Hyperaspist \Hy`per*as"pist\, noun. [from Greek expression, from to cover with shield; "ype`r over shield.]. (references)

Specialty Definition: HYPERASPIST

Domain Definition
Noah Webster [Noun] A defender. Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary.

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Definition: HYPERASPIST

Part of SpeechDefinition
Noun1. One who holds a shield over another; hence, a defender.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Date "HYPERASPIST" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1828. (references)

Etymology:Hyperaspist \Hy`per*as"pist\, noun. [from Greek expression, from to cover with shield; "ype`r over shield.]. (references)

Specialty Definition: HYPERASPIST

DomainDefinition
Noah Webster [Noun] A defender. Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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