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has gloss | eng: The Kalasag is a large rectangular shield used by indigenous tribes in the Philippines. The shield is made of hardwood and is decorated with elaborate carvings. The wood comes from native trees such as the dapdap, polay and sablang. It was widely used throughout the archipelago for tribal warfare. Datu Lapu-Lapu was reported to have used this shield during the Battle of Mactan in 1521. |
lexicalization | eng: kalasag |
instance of | (noun) armor carried on the arm to intercept blows shield, buckler |
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