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