v. & n.
v.tr. 1 proclaim (esp. blazon abroad). 2 Heraldry a describe or paint (arms). b inscribe or paint (an object) with arms, names, etc.
n. 1 Heraldry a a shield, coat of arms, bearings, or a banner. b a correct description of these. 2 a record or description, esp. of virtues, etc. blazoner n. blazonment n.
[ ME f. OF blason shield, of unkn. orig.; verb also f. BLAZE(3) ]