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.
Derivatives:
blazoner n. blazonment n.
Etymology: ME f. OF blason shield, of unkn. orig.; verb also f. BLAZE(3)