Definitions For Targe

Noun

TARGE (plural TARGEs) (archaic) A small shield (archaic) A tassel or pendant

Derived terms

target

Etymology

From Middle English targe, either: from {{der, en, fro, targe}}, from {{der, en, frk, *targa, , buckler}}; or from {{inh, en, ang, targa}} (masculine) and targe (feminine); both ultimately from {{der, en, non, targa, , round shield}} from {{der, en, gem-pro, targǭ, , edge}}, from {{der, en, ine-pro, *derǵʰ-, , fenced lot}}. Akin to {{cog, goh, zarga, , side wall, rim}} ({{cog, de, Zarge, , border, frame}}). However, the soft -g- seems to indicate a French origin.