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scutch·eon

(skŭch′ən)

An escutcheon.

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scutcheon

(ˈskʌtʃən)

1. (Heraldry) a variant of escutcheon

2. (Zoology) any rounded or shield-shaped structure, esp a scute

ˈscutcheonless adj

ˈscutcheon-ˌlike adj

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es•cutch•eon

(ɪˈskʌtʃ ən)

n.

1. a shield or shieldlike surface on which a coat of arms is depicted.

2. an ornamental or protective plate around a keyhole, door handle, drawer pull, light switch, etc.

3. a panel on the stern of a vessel bearing its name.

Idioms:

blot on one's escutcheon, a stain on one's reputation; disgrace.

[1470–80; < Old North French escuchon « Latin scūtum shield]

es•cutch′eoned, adj.

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Noun	1.	scutcheon - a flat protective covering (on a door or wall etc) to prevent soiling by dirty fingers escutcheon, finger plate protective cover, protective covering, protection - a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury; "they had no protection from the fallout"; "wax provided protection for the floors"
	2.	scutcheon - a shield; especially one displaying a coat of arms escutcheon buckler, shield - armor carried on the arm to intercept blows

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I will wash out with blood whatever blot they may dare to cast on my scutcheon.''

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Stand then on Heaven's side and never blot Athens' fair scutcheon by abetting wrong.

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1) Sunbeam, of all that ever dawn upon Our seven-gated Thebes the brightest ray, O eye of golden day, How fair thy light o'er Dirce's fountain shone, Speeding upon their headlong homeward course, Far quicker than they came, the Argive force; Putting to flight The argent shields, the host with scutcheons white.

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