escutcheon
/ɪˈskʌtʃən/
noun
- A shield or emblem bearing a coat of arms.
- Each family had its own escutcheon to show its heritage.
- The knight's escutcheon displayed a golden lion on a blue background.
- The castle gate was decorated with a carved stone escutcheon.
- A decorative or protective plate around a keyhole, door handle, or light switch.
- The escutcheon on the drawer was tarnished and needed polishing.
- The antique door had a brass escutcheon around the keyhole.
- I replaced the old plastic switch plate with an elegant escutcheon.
- A person's reputation or honor (often used in the phrase 'blot on one's escutcheon').
- The scandal was a blot on his escutcheon that he never recovered from.
- She worked hard to keep her escutcheon clean in the community.
- The politician's dishonesty left a permanent stain on his escutcheon.