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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024es•cutch•eon (i skuch′ən),USA pronunciation n. - Heraldrya shield or shieldlike surface on which a coat of arms is depicted. See illus. under coat of arms.
- an ornamental or protective plate around a keyhole, door handle, drawer pull, light switch, etc.
- Nautical, Naval Termsa panel on the stern of a vessel bearing its name and port of registry.
- Idioms blot on one's escutcheon, a stain on one's reputation;
disgrace.
- Old North French escuchon Latin scūtum shield
- 1470–80
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