scutcheon
pronunciation
How to pronounce scutcheon in British English:
UK ['skʌtʃən]
How to pronounce scutcheon in American English:
US ['skʌtʃən]
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- Noun:
- a flat protective covering (on a door or wall etc) to prevent soiling by dirty fingers
- a shield; especially one displaying a coat of arms
Word Origin
- scutcheon (n.)
- mid-14c., short for escutcheon.
Example
- 1. Recommend qualified service providers with regard to nursery stocks flowers stones stone art woodwork scutcheon event planning fog system and fountains .
- 2. There be now , for martial encouragement , some degrees and orders of chivalry ; which nevertheless are conferred promiscuously , upon soldiers and no soldiers ; and some remembrance perhaps , upon the scutcheon ; and some hospitals for maimed soldiers ; and such like things .