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Nov 19, 2008
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Shield of Expectation

(The). The naked shield given to a young warrior in his virgin campaign. As he achieved glory, his deeds were recorded or symbolised on his shield.

Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894
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