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escutcheon meaning and definition
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Definition of escutcheon (noun)
- a flat protective covering (on a door or wall etc) to prevent soiling by dirty fingers
- synonyms: finger plate, scutcheon
- (nautical) a plate on a ship's stern on which the name is inscribed
- a shield; especially one displaying a coat of arms
- synonyms: scutcheon
Source: Princeton University Wordnet