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escutcheon Definition

es·cutch·eon (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

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

escutcheon Idioms

a blot on one's escutcheon

a stain on one's honor; disgrace to one's reputation

escutcheon Synonyms

escutcheon

n.

a blot on one's escutcheon

escutcheon Usage Examples

Preposition: of

arm: Among the painted ornaments on the ceiling are roses, birds, the escallop shell, the ragged staff, and escutcheons of arms.

Converse of object

have: The ' Lucas ' switch has an integral non detachable escutcheon.

Adjective modifier

  • funeral: A hatchment was a funeral escutcheon which was originally placed on the outside of the house of the deceased person.
  • small: If they wish to show that they are married they may add a small escutcheon as in paragraph 3. 11.

Modifies a noun

  • plate: A recess is provided at the lower end of the escutcheon plate to take the subscriber's number label.
  • gules: Nor is there any link between the cross crosslet and west highland heraldry, nor between the escutcheons gules and the family of Hay.

Noun used with modifier

keyhole: On the right a brass door handle, finger plate and keyhole escutcheon Original fireplaces are in place throughout.

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