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escutcheon

es·cutc·heon

UK/ɪˈskʌt͡ʃən/ uncommon

noun

1.

a flat protective covering (on a door or wall etc) to prevent soiling by dirty fingers

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2.

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

3.

a shield; especially one displaying a coat of arms

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Origin

From Middle English scochon, from Anglo-Norman escuchon, Old French escusson (French écusson), ultimately from Latin scutum (“shield”).

Phrases

  • blot on the escutcheon
  • blotch on the escutcheon
  • escutcheon of pretence
  • escutcheon pin

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