escutcheon
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noun \is-ˈkə-chən\Definition of ESCUTCHEON
1
: a defined area on which armorial bearings are displayed and which usually consists of a shield
2
: a protective or ornamental plate or flange (as around a keyhole)
3
: the part of a ship's stern on which the name is displayed
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Origin of ESCUTCHEON
Middle English escochon, from Anglo-French escuchoun, from Vulgar Latin *scution-, scutio, from Latin scutum shield — more at esquire
First Known Use: 15th century
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noun \is-ˈkəch-ən\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of ESCUTCHEON
: the configuration of adult pubic hair
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