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scutcheon

scutcheon

9.9
A shield that shows a family's coat of arms
  • noun
  • /ˈskʌtʃən/
  • Archaic
translation icon : escudo
  • The museum's exhibit featured a collection of scutcheons from various noble houses.

Examples

  • The family's ancient scutcheon was proudly displayed above the fireplace.

  • In medieval times, knights often painted their scutcheon with intricate symbols representing their lineage.

  • The knight proudly displayed his scutcheon on his armor.

  • Can you identify the scutcheon on the family crest?

  • The knight's scutcheon displayed a magnificent lion, marking his noble heritage.

  • In the museum, we admired a scutcheon that featured intricate designs representing the family lineage.

  • Each scutcheon in the display told a story of the family's history and achievements through generations.

Synonyms

escutcheon
vsscutcheon
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A shield that shows a family's coat of arms

is the identical heraldic term often used interchangeably
scudo
vsscutcheon
  • Specialized
9.9

A shield-shaped picture used on a coat of arms

is the general heraldic term focusing on the shield itself

Surface Forms

scutcheon singular
scutcheons plural

Etymology

Scutcheon comes from an old word for 'shield' — Latin scutum. In medieval times shields were used to show family signs, so a scutcheon is the shield or plate that shows a family's coat of arms.