English Explanatory Dictionary

blazon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A verbal or written description of a coat of arms.
  2. A formalized language for describing a coat of arms.
  3. A coat of arms or a banner depicting a coat of arms.
  4. Ostentatious display, verbal or otherwise; publication; description; record.
verb
  1. To describe a coat of arms.
  2. To make widely or generally known, to proclaim.
  3. To display conspicuously or publicly.
  4. To shine; to be conspicuous.
  5. To deck; to embellish; to adorn.

Pronunciation

/ˈbleɪzən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-blazon.wav

Word forms

blazon blazons blazoning blazoned

Etymology

From Middle English blason, blasoun (“shield”), from Old French blason (“shield”).

Synonyms

blaze

Related words

blazonable blazoned trail device emblazon

Derived words

blazonment blazonry blazoner reblazon

Translations

Danish: blasonering Dutch: blazoen East Frisian Low German: blasuun Finnish: vaakunaselitys Finnish: heraldinen selitys French: blason French: blasonnement German: Blasonierung German: Wappenbeschreibung Italian: blasone Italian: blasonatura Macedonian: блазон Macedonian: блазонирање Polish: blazonowanie Romanian: blazon Russian: описа́ние герба́ Russian: геральди́ческий язы́к Slovak: blazón Spanish: blasón Swedish: blasonering Swedish: vapenbeskrivning
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