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| blazon |
to describe or depict (a coat of arms) with proper heraldic terms or details. [3/4 definitions] |
| crest |
an emblem or heraldic device displayed above the shield on a coat of arms. [1/7 definitions] |
| emblazon |
to display (a coat of arms) on a knight's shield or other surface. [2/5 definitions] |
| escutcheon |
a shield or shield-shaped surface on which a coat of arms is shown. [1/3 definitions] |
| heraldry |
armorial design; coat of arms. [1/3 definitions] |
| shield |
a representation of this piece of armor, used as a badge, part of a coat of arms, or the like. [1/7 definitions] |
| tabard |
formerly, a tuniclike jacket worn by a knight over his armor and displaying his coat of arms. [2/3 definitions] |
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