beshield

verb2

1. •
   To provide or outfit with a shield.
2. •
   [with oneself] (no longer used) To shield around or about; protect; defend.

   • Beshield thee with thy troops; find out at will Fresh instruments of war, and unknown gear; For thou shalt not scape death from this my hand, O slayer of the dames, so brave and grand. — 1876