Blazon

Quick meaning: Blazon is a noun meaning (heraldry) A verbal or written description of a coat of arms.

Meaning

(heraldry) A verbal or written description of a coat of arms.

More Meanings

1. (heraldry) A formalized language for describing a coat of arms.
2. (heraldry) A coat of arms or a banner depicting a coat of arms.
3. Ostentatious display, verbal or otherwise; publication; description; record.
4. (transitive) To describe a coat of arms.
5. To make widely or generally known, to proclaim.
6. To display conspicuously or publicly.
7. To shine; to be conspicuous.

Example Sentences

Obtrude the blazon of their exploits upon the company.

He wears their motto on his blade, / Their blazon o'er his towers displayed; [...]

Thy tongue, thy face, thy limbs, actions, and spirit, / Do give thee five-fold blazon.

...it should never be forgotten that the best blazon is that which is the most perspicuous

Word Forms

• blazons
• blazoning
• blazoned

Synonyms for blazon

Depending on context, synonyms include blaze, emblazon, arms.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include emblazon, arms, insignia, emblazonment, addition, augmentation.

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