emblazonry

American  

[em-bley-zuhn-ree] / ɛmˈbleɪ zən ri /

noun

1. the act or art of emblazoning; heraldic decoration.

2. brilliant representation or embellishment.

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emblazonry British  

/ ɪmˈbleɪzənrɪ /

noun

1. another name for blazonry

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Etymology

Origin of emblazonry

First recorded in 1660–70; em- ¹ + blazonry

Example Sentences

In quiet but vigilant emblazonry, it seemed to stand apart, like some far back member of the family in whose pride it shared.

From St. Cuthbert's by Knowles, Robert E.

The green space stretching southward from the castle was covered with tents of all shapes and sizes, many of them brilliant with emblazonry, while from their tops floated rich-colored banners and pennons in profusion.

From Historical Tales, Vol. 4 (of 15) The Romance of Reality by Morris, Charles

You must come to-morrow and see my grand emblazonry of the Ratcliffe and Armine coats; I mean it for the gallery.'

From Henrietta Temple A Love Story by Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield

In a few hours he produced what I am assured was the most splendid and gorgeous national emblazonry that ever sparkled behind footlights.

From The Story of Baden-Powell 'The Wolf That Never Sleeps' by Begbie, Harold

There, amid the gorgeous emblazonry, shall be read their names, their academic year, their battles.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 12, No. 71, September, 1863 by Various