emblazonment

[em-bley-zuhn-muhnt]

noun

1. the act of emblazoning.

2. something that is emblazoned.

Word History and Origins

Origin of emblazonment¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; emblazon + -ment

Example Sentences

Or when he signed off on the emblazonment of “I’m the Woman to Blame” across a Tervis tumbler.

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The act or blazoning; blazoning; emblazonment.

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George III. visited the factories, and under the impetus given by his patronage, the wares of the city advanced so much in popularity that, in the early part of this century, it is said, there were few noble families which had not in their china closets an elaborate service of Worcester, bearing the family arms and motto in appropriate emblazonment.

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She knew—none better—that he had no love to give her, but her love that was so disciplined to go hungry without crying out, starved for a word from him that should fly the flag of friendship, noblest of all ensigns that are not of royal emblazonment.

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In regard to ensigns it is important to remember that they are purely maritime flags, and though the rule is more honoured in the breach than in the observance, the only flag that a private individual or a corporation has a right to display on shore is the national flag, the Union Jack, in its plain condition and without any emblazonment.

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