[ 'bleɪz(ə)n ]
■ verb
1》 display or report prominently or vividly.
2》 describe or depict (armorial bearings) in a correct heraldic manner.
■ noun a correct description of armorial bearings.
↘ archaic a coat of arms.
Origin
ME (denoting a shield): from OFr. blason 'shield', of unknown origin; verb influenced by blaze 3 .