Escutcheon

Pronunciation: /ɪˈskʌtʃən/

Definitions of escutcheon

noun a protective or ornamental plate or shield on a door, wall, or other surface

Example Sentences

A1 The escutcheon on the door had a family crest engraved on it.

A2 She admired the intricate design of the escutcheon on the old trunk.

B1 The escutcheon was tarnished from years of use, but still added a touch of elegance to the room.

B2 The locksmith carefully removed the escutcheon to reveal the hidden compartment behind the door.

C1 The antique escutcheon was a rare find and fetched a high price at the auction.

C2 The escutcheon was made of solid gold and adorned with precious gemstones, showcasing the craftsmanship of the artisan.

Examples of escutcheon in a Sentence

formal The escutcheon displayed on the shield represented the noble family's coat of arms.

informal I noticed the fancy escutcheon on the front door of the old mansion.

slang Check out the cool escutcheon on that antique piece of furniture!

figurative Her unwavering loyalty was like an escutcheon, always protecting those she cared about.

Grammatical Forms of escutcheon

• past tense: escutcheoned
• plural: escutcheons
• comparative: more escutcheon
• superlative: most escutcheon
• present tense: escutcheons
• future tense: will escutcheon
• perfect tense: have escutcheoned
• continuous tense: is escutcheoning
• singular: escutcheon
• positive degree: escutcheon
• infinitive: to escutcheon
• gerund: escutcheoning
• participle: escutcheoned

Origin and Evolution of escutcheon

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'escutcheon' originated from Old French 'escuchon' which came from Vulgar Latin 'scūtiōnem', meaning a small shield or a shield-shaped emblem.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'escutcheon' expanded to refer to a shield or a protective plate used in heraldry to display a coat of arms. It later evolved to also mean a decorative plate surrounding a keyhole or a door handle.