— escutcheoned , adj.
/i skuch"euhn/ , n.
1. a shield or shieldlike surface on which a coat of arms is depicted. See illus. under coat of arms .
2. an ornamental or protective plate around a keyhole, door handle, drawer pull, light switch, etc.
3. Naut. a panel on the stern of a vessel bearing its name and port of registry.
4. blot on one's escutcheon , a stain on one's reputation; disgrace.
[ 1470-80; escuchon scutum shield ]