n. | 1. | A shield. |
2. | An heraldic shield; a coat of arms, or a bearing on a coat of arms; armorial bearings. | |
3. | The art or act of describing or depicting heraldic bearings in the proper language or manner. | |
4. | Ostentatious display, either by words or other means; publication; show; description; record. | |
v. t. | 1. | To depict in colors; to display; to exhibit conspicuously; to publish or make public far and wide. |
2. | To deck; to embellish; to adorn. | |
3. | (Her.) To describe in proper terms (the figures of heraldic devices); also, to delineate (armorial bearings); to emblazon. | |
v. i. | 1. | To shine; to be conspicuous. |
Noun | 1. | ![]() |
Verb | 1. | blazon - decorate with heraldic arms Synonyms: emblazon |