Bible Encyclopedias
Chimalli
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
in Mexican religious usages, were the consecrated shields carried by men of high rank. They were round, covered with feathers, and adorned with gold and other decorations. It was possible to bend them and carry them under the arm.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Chimalli'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/c/chimalli.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.