escutcheon
41escutcheon — n. shield, etc., bearing coat of arms …
42escutcheon — A panel or part used to hide another part …
43escutcheon — see SQUIRE …
44escutcheon — n. 1 a shield or emblem bearing a coat of arms. 2 the middle part of a ship s stern where the name is placed. 3 the protective plate around a keyhole or door handle. Derivatives: escutcheoned adj. Etymology: AF & ONF escuchon ult. f. L scutum… …
45escutcheon pin — noun A decorative nail with a round, domed head, usually made of, or plated with, brass or copper, and used for fastening escutcheons, label card holders, or other decorative surface hardware to wood surfaces …
46a blot on one's escutcheon — ► a blot on one s escutcheon a stain on one s reputation or character. Main Entry: ↑escutcheon …
47a blot on the escutcheon — A stain on one s good name • • • Main Entry: ↑escutcheon …
48a blot on one's escutcheon — a stain on one s reputation or character. → escutcheon …
49blot on one's escutcheon — idi blot on one s escutcheon, a stain on one s reputation; disgrace …
50armored escutcheon — n. a usually hardened escutcheon, typically beveled, that resists physical attack …