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scutcheon

[ skuhch-uhn ]

noun

  1. Zoology. a scute.


scutcheon

/ ˈskʌtʃən /

noun

  1. a variant of escutcheon
  2. any rounded or shield-shaped structure, esp a scute
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • ˈscutcheonless, adjective
  • ˈscutcheon-ˌlike, adjective
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Example Sentences

It needs better evidence to stamp this solitary suggestion of a blot on the clear scutcheon of Douglas.

With his eyes wide open he hails the banner of bigotry, no matter what may be the scutcheon which it bears.

Here and there, however, were shields of more recent design, but in every case the motto and scutcheon of these had been defaced.

He was, however, sincerely proud of the glories of London, while always ready to denounce the blots on her scutcheon.

The doorway retains its original doors with an ornamental iron scutcheon over the keyhole.

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