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Definition of escutcheon

a shield; especially one displaying a coat of arms
(nautical) a plate on a ship''s stern on which the name is inscribed
a flat protective covering (on a door or wall etc) to prevent soiling by dirty fingers

Similar Words: scutcheon, finger plate

Part Meronyms: stern, after part, quarter, poop, tail

Anagrams: touchstone

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