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escutcheon
German → American English
American English
escutcheon
A shield, especially one bearing a coat of arms; a heraldic shield.
The medieval hall displayed the noble family’s escutcheon above the entrance.Use escutcheon mainly in heraldic or historical contexts; in everyday English, shield or coat of arms is usually more natural.
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What does escutcheon mean in English?
Escutcheon means a shield-shaped surface or a heraldic shield showing a coat of arms.
Is escutcheon the same as coat of arms?
Not exactly. An escutcheon is the shield on which a coat of arms is displayed.
How do you use escutcheon in a sentence?
You can say: “The family’s escutcheon was carved above the doorway.”