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escutcheon

[ ih-skuhch-uhn ]

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noun

a shield or shieldlike surface on which a coat of arms is depicted.
an ornamental or protective plate around a keyhole, door handle, drawer pull, light switch, etc.
Nautical. a panel on the stern of a vessel bearing its name and port of registry.

escutcheon

/ ɪˈskʌtʃən /

a shield, esp a heraldic one that displays a coat of arms
Also calledescutcheon plate a plate or shield that surrounds a keyhole, door handle, light switch, etc, esp an ornamental one protecting a door or wall surface
the place on the stern or transom of a vessel where the name is shown
blot on one's escutcheon
blot on one's escutcheon a stain on one's honour

1470–80; < Old North French escuchon ≪ Latin scūtum shield

C15: from Old Northern French escuchon, ultimately from Latin scūtum shield

"This heathenish practice is a disgraceful stain upon the escutcheon of our State," said Ida.

This marriage added another quartering to the illustrious escutcheon of the Kervers.

Letting in an escutcheon was 2½d for each one, and letting in plates for rods in the tops of sideboards were 8d for each plate.

With the remains of an old family tradition for his clue, he traced the origin of the escutcheon.

Their pride also suffered a downfall, as if they had lost a quartering from their escutcheon.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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