escutcheon

(e skuc̸hən, i-)

noun

  1. a shield or shield-shaped surface on which a coat of arms is displayed
  2. something shaped like an escutcheon; specif.,
    1. a protective, often ornamental shield or plate, as that around a keyhole
    2. the space on a ship's stern bearing the name

Origin: NormFr escuchon < VL *scutio < L scutum, shield < ? IE base *skeu-, to cover > sky

See escutcheon in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. Heraldry A shield or shield-shaped emblem bearing a coat of arms.
  2. An ornamental or protective plate, as for a keyhole.
  3. Nautical The plate on the stern of a ship inscribed with the ship's name.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English escochon

Origin: , from Anglo-Norman escuchon

Origin: , from Vulgar Latin *scūtiō, scūtiōn-

Origin: , from Latin scūtum, shield; see skei- in Indo-European roots

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Related Forms:

  • es·cutchˈeoned adjective

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escutcheon

the areas of a shield

A. dexter chief B. center chief C. sinister chief D. dexter flank E. fess point F. sinister flank G. dexter base H. center base I. sinister base

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