ESCUTCHEON


Meaning of ESCUTCHEON in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ɪsˈkʌtʃən ]

n. 1 a shield or emblem bearing a coat of arms. 2 the middle part of a ship's stern where the name is placed. 3 the protective plate around a keyhole or door-handle. øøescutcheoned adj. [AF & ONF escuchon ult. f. L scutum shield]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.