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   target

   /ˈtɑːɡɪt/

   noun

   • 1. a person, object, or place selected as the aim of an attack: "the airport terminal was the target of a bomb" Similar preyquarrygamekillbag
   • ▪ a mark or point at which one fires or aims, especially a round or rectangular board marked with concentric circles used in archery or shooting. Similar markbullseyegoalaim
   • ▪ an objective or result towards which efforts are directed: "the car met its sales target in record time" Similar objectivegoalobjectaimenddesired resultplanpurposeintentionintentdesignaspirationambitionidealhopedesirewishholy grail
   • ▪ a person or thing against whom criticism or abuse is directed: "they were the target for a wave of abuse from the press" Similar victimbuttscapegoatduperecipientfocusobjectsubjectfair gameAunt Sally
   • ▪ an idealization of the articulation of a speech sound, with reference to which actual utterances can be described.
   • 2. a small round shield or buckler. historical

   verb

   • 1. select as an object of attention or attack: "two men were targeted by the attackers" Similar pick outsingle outselectchoosedecide onearmarkfix onattackaim atfire at
   • ▪ aim or direct (something): "warheads were targeted on a European city" Similar aimdirectlevelintendfocusposition

   Word Origin late Middle English (in target (sense 2 of the noun)): diminutive of targe1. The verb dates from the early 17th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. targetable adjective

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   What does the term 'targe' mean?

   • The term 'targe' means 'a light shield or buckler'. Define targe. targe synonyms, targe pronunciation, targe translation, English dictionary definition of targe. (Source: The Free Dictionary)

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   What was a targe used for?

   • The targe (from Old Franconian targa 'shield', Proto-Germanic *targo 'border') is a type of shield that was used by Scottish Highlanders in the early modern period. From the late 16th century, until the Battle of Culloden in 1746, the Scottish Highlander's main means of defence in battle was his targe.

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   Where does targe come from?

   • A shield or buckler. From Middle English targe, from Old English targa (masculine) and targe (feminine), both from Old Norse targa (“round shield") from Proto-Germanic *targÇ (“edge"), from Proto-Indo-European *dArg'h- (“fenced lot"). Akin to Old High German zarga (“side wall, rim") (German Zarge (“border, frame")).

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   What is a Scottish targe?

   • The Scottish targe was a round wooden shield, larger than a buckler. Some did have shield bosses that had a removable spike that could be used offensively. If an enemy's last point of health is drained by the bleeding effect, the kill will not register in the player's General Stats log.

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   A targe is a concave shield with enarmes and a center boss, used by Scottish Highlanders in the early modern period. Learn about its etymology, structure, history, and decoration from this Wikipedia article.

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   The meaning of TARGE is a light shield used especially by the Scots.

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   A targe is an archaic word for a small, round shield or a target. Learn about its origin, pronunciation and usage from Dictionary.com, with examples from literature and history.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTARGE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A targe is an old-fashioned or poetic word for a small, round shield or a target. Learn the origin, synonyms, pronunciation and usage of this archaic term from Collins English Dictionary.

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   A targe is a round shield or buckler, often used in medieval times. Learn the origin, synonyms, and examples of the word targe from various dictionaries and sources.

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   A targe is an archaic word for a small, round shield. Find out the origin, pronunciation and translation of targe from various sources, such as American Heritage Dictionary, Collins English Dictionary and Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary.

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   5 days ago · A targe is a small shield or a pendant. Learn about its etymology, pronunciation, derived terms, and anagrams in different languages.