English Explanatory Dictionary

escutcheon of pretence

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An escutcheon used to display the arms of the bearer's wife (not commonly used unless she is an heiress).

Word forms

escutcheon of pretence escutcheons of pretence

Related words

impalement
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