Escutcheon

[ɪ'skʌtʃ(ə)n;e-] or [ɪ'skʌtʃən]

Definition

(noun.) a shield; especially one displaying a coat of arms.

(noun.) (nautical) a plate on a ship's stern on which the name is inscribed.

Edited by Joanne--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) The surface, usually a shield, upon which bearings are marshaled and displayed. The surface of the escutcheon is called the field, the upper part is called the chief, and the lower part the base (see Chiff, and Field.). That side of the escutcheon which is on the right hand of the knight who bears the shield on his arm is called dexter, and the other side sinister.

(n.) 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 is esteemed an index of milking qualities.

(n.) That part of a vessel's stern on which her name is written.

(n.) A thin metal plate or shield to protect wood, or for ornament, as the shield around a keyhole.

(n.) The depression behind the beak of certain bivalves; the ligamental area.

Typed by Carlyle

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Shield, scutcheon, ensign armorial.

Inputed by Deborah

Definition

n. a shield on which a coat of arms is represented: a family shield: the part of a vessel's stern bearing her name.—adj. Escutch′eoned ('und) having an escutcheon.—Escutcheon of pretence an escutcheon placed with the arms of an heiress in the centre of her husband's coat.—A blot on the escutcheon a stain on one's good name.

Edited by Donnie