[ ɪ'skʌtʃ(ə)n , ɛ- ]
■ noun
1》 a shield or emblem bearing a coat of arms.
2》 a flat piece of metal framing a keyhole, door handle, or light switch.
Phrases
a blot on one's ~ a stain on one's reputation or character.
~ of pretence a small shield within a coat of arms, bearing another coat or device to which the bearer has a claim.
Derivatives
~ed adjective
Origin
C15: from Anglo-Norman Fr. escuchon , based on L. scutum 'shield'.