noun
Meaning 1
An escutcheon; an emblazoned shield.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
scutcheon
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UK: /ˈskʌtʃ(ə)n/
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rhymes with -ʌtʃən
noun
Meaning 2
An escutcheon; a small plate of metal, such as the shield around a keyhole.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 3
a shield; especially one displaying a coat of arms
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: escutcheon
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: shield, buckler
noun
Meaning 4
a flat protective covering (on a door or wall etc) to prevent soiling by dirty fingers
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: finger plate, escutcheon
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: protective covering, protective cover, protection
History
Etymology
Aphetic form of escutcheon.