scutcheon (redirected from scutcheons)

scutch·eon  (skchn)

n.

1. An escutcheon.

2. A shield-shaped object, such as a scute.

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scutcheon [ˈskʌtʃən]

n

1. (History / Heraldry) a variant of escutcheon

2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) any rounded or shield-shaped structure, esp a scute

scutcheonless  adj

scutcheon-like  adj

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	scutcheon - a flat protective covering (on a door or wall etc) to prevent soiling by dirty fingers escutcheon, finger plate protective cover, protective covering, protection - a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury; "they had no protection from the fallout"; "wax provided protection for the floors"
	2.	scutcheon - a shield; especially one displaying a coat of arms escutcheon buckler, shield - armor carried on the arm to intercept blows