Synonyms for escutcheon

Most common

arms · finger plate · scutcheon · shield · milk mirror

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   The shield on which a coat of arms is displayed, or, by extension, the coat of arms itself.

   Meronyms: field, charge, emblem

Forms

Plural

escutcheons → scutcheons, shields, achievements…

Example sentences

• arms The manager sat on the bench with his arms folded.
• shield The goddess gave the warrior a sword and a shield.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters

arms¹

6 letters

shield¹

9 letters

scutcheon

11 letters

achievement³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (achievement³ = 3 syllables).

In other languages

Français

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