blazon

Meanings

Noun

• A verbal or written description of a coat of arms.
• A formalized language for describing a coat of arms.
• A coat of arms or a banner depicting a coat of arms.
• Ostentatious display, verbal or otherwise; publication; description; record.

Verb

• To describe a coat of arms.
• To make widely or generally known, to proclaim.
• To display conspicuously or publicly.
• To shine; to be conspicuous.
• To deck; to embellish; to adorn.

Origin

• From Middle English blason, blasoun, from Old French blason ("shield").