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escutcheon

noun as in shield

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"This heathenish practice is a disgraceful stain upon the escutcheon of our State," said Ida.

This marriage added another quartering to the illustrious escutcheon of the Kervers.

Letting in an escutcheon was 2½d for each one, and letting in plates for rods in the tops of sideboards were 8d for each plate.

With the remains of an old family tradition for his clue, he traced the origin of the escutcheon.

Their pride also suffered a downfall, as if they had lost a quartering from their escutcheon.

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On this page you'll find 6 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to escutcheon, such as: arms, and crest.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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