ETYM Cf. Old Eng. scheltrun, shiltroun, schelltrome, scheldtrome, a guard, squadron, as. scildtruma a troop of men with shields; scild shield + truma a band of men. Related to Shield.
1. A covering that provides protection from the weather.
2. A structure that provides privacy and protection from danger.
(Belgicisme) Abri.