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blazon.

A verbal or written description of a coat of arms.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈbleɪzən/
  1. A verbal or written description of a coat of arms.

    countable · uncountable
  2. A formalized language for describing a coat of arms.

    countable · uncountable
  3. A coat of arms or a banner depicting a coat of arms.

    countable · uncountable
  4. Ostentatious display, verbal or otherwise; publication; description; record.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Middle English blason, blasoun (“shield”), from Old French blason (“shield”).

verb/ˈbleɪzən/
  1. To describe a coat of arms.

    transitive
  2. To make widely or generally known, to proclaim.

  3. To display conspicuously or publicly.

  4. To shine; to be conspicuous.

  5. To deck; to embellish; to adorn.

Where this word comes from

From Middle English blason, blasoun (“shield”), from Old French blason (“shield”).

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