blazon

Meaning

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) A verbal or written description of a coat of arms.
2. (countable, uncountable) A formalized language for describing a coat of arms.
3. (countable, uncountable) A coat of arms or a banner depicting a coat of arms.
4. (countable, uncountable) Ostentatious display, verbal or otherwise; publication; description; record.

Verb

1. (transitive) 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.

Synonyms

coat of arms

arms

blazonry

emblazon

armorial bearings

decorate

garnish

illuminate

publicize

spangle

torse

advertise

crest coronet

armory

blaze

crest

deck

Translations

blasonnement

Blasonierung

blasonatura

blason

blasone

οικόσημο

blazoen

blasonner

blasón

armoiries

διαδίδω

blasonare

blasonament

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈbleɪzən/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: blason

In summary

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