Obs. rare–1. [Usually taken as = enshielded, pa. pple. of next, which suits the apparent sense; but the accent is peculiar. Perh. f. EN-1 + SHIELD sb.] ? Shielded, concealed.
1603. Shaks., Meas. for M., II. iv. 80. These blacke Masques Proclaime an en-shield beauty.
