escutcheon
The shield on which a coat of arms is displayed, or, by extension, the coat of arms itselfThe shield on which a coat of arms is displayed, or, by extension, the coat of arms itself.
Meaning
8 sensesThe shield on which a coat of arms is displayed, or, by extension, the coat of arms itself.
Meronyms: field, charge, emblem
Wappenschild
a shield; especially one displaying a coat of arms
A small shield used to charge a larger one.
The pattern of distribution of hair upon the pubic mound.
A marking upon the back of a cow's udder and the space above it (the perineum), formed by the hair growing upward or outward instead of downward. It was once taken as an index of milking qualities.
The part of a ship's stern where its name is displayed.
(nautical) a plate on a ship's stern on which the name is inscribed
A decorative or protective plate or bezel designed to fill the gap between a switch, pipe, valve, control knob, etc., and the surface from which it protrudes.
The insignia around a doorknob's exterior hardware or a door lock's cosmetic plate.
The depression behind the beak of certain bivalves; the ligamental area.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English scochon, from Anglo-Norman escuchon, Old French escusson (French écussFrom Middle English scochon, from Anglo-Norman escuchon, Old French escusson (French écusson), ultimately from Latin scutum (“shield”). Related to scutum, scute, scudo, escudo, and écu.
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Forms
plural: escutcheonsSynonyms
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