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   tar·get

   /ˈtärɡət/

   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 someone fires or aims, especially a round or rectangular board marked with concentric circles used in archery or shooting. Similar markbullseyegoalaim
   • ▪ an objective or result toward 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 or may be 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): "a significant nuclear capability targeted on the US" 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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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › targeTarge Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › TargeTarge - Wikipedia

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   The targe (from Old Franconian targa 'shield', Proto-Germanic *targo 'border') is a a type 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.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › targeTARGE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Targe definition: a small, round shield; a target or buckler.. See examples of TARGE used in a sentence.

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

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   targe in British English. (tɑːdʒ ) noun. an archaic word for shield. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Word origin. C13: from Old French, of Germanic origin; related to Old High German zarga rim, frame, Old Norse targa shield. Word Frequency.

6. www.yourdictionary.com › targeTarge Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Targe definition: A light shield or buckler.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › targeTarge - definition of targe by The Free Dictionary

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   Define targe. targe synonyms, targe pronunciation, targe translation, English dictionary definition of targe. n. Archaic A light shield or buckler. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

8. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › targetarge - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Jun 2, 2024 · targe f (plural targes) (historical, dated) A targe (concave, round or variously shaped shield).

9. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › targetTarget Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of TARGET is a mark to shoot at. How to use target in a sentence. a mark to shoot at; a target marked by shots fired at it; something or someone fired at or marked for attack…

10. www.medievalchronicles.com › medieval-armour › medieval-shieldsTarge Shield - Medieval Chronicles

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    The name Targe comes from the word “targa” which means shield in French. The targe shield was popular particularly in Scotland and England in medieval Europe. The targe shield was a one-on-one shield used by a single soldier. The size of the targe shield was around 45 to 55 cm in diameter.

11. kilts-n-stuff.com › scottish-targeEverything You Need To Know About the Scottish Targe

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    Jan 16, 2024 · A targe, or small shield, is often featured in Scottish warriors’ hands as they are charging into battle. Weapons, along with defensive items, were an essential part of daily attire for most Highlanders.