n. | 1. | An escutcheon; an emblazoned shield. |
2. | A small plate of metal, as the shield around a keyhole. See Escutcheon, 4. |
Noun | 1. | scutcheon - a flat protective covering (on a door or wall etc) to prevent soiling by dirty fingers Synonyms: escutcheon, finger plate |
2. | scutcheon - a shield; especially one displaying a coat of arms Synonyms: escutcheon |