‖n. pl. See Scutum. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ LL. scutagium, from L. scutum a shield. ] (Eng. Hist.) Shield money; commutation of service for a sum of money. See Escuage. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Of or pertaining to a shield. [ 1913 Webster ]

A good example of these scutal monstrosities. Cussans. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. scutatus armed with a shield, from scutum a shield. ] 1. Buckler-shaped; round or nearly round. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Zool.) Protected or covered by bony or horny plates, or large scales. [ 1913 Webster ]