də̇ˈbrüz, dēˈ- transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English debrusen to break to pieces, from Old French debruisier, from de- + bruisier to break — more at bruise
1. of a heraldic ordinary : to cross or partly cover (a coat of arms or charge) as if laid over
2. of a person : to assume or use a heraldic ordinary that crosses or partly covers (a coat of arms or a charge)