'Blazon' definitions:

Definition of 'blazon'

From: WordNet
noun
The official symbols of a family, state, etc. [syn: coat of arms, arms, blazon, blazonry]
verb
Decorate with heraldic arms [syn: emblazon, blazon]

Definition of 'Blazon'

From: GCIDE
  • Blazon \Bla"zon\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Blazoned; p. pr. & vb. n. Blazoning.] [From blazon, n.; confused with 4th blaze: cf. F. blasonner.]
  • 1. To depict in colors; to display; to exhibit conspicuously; to publish or make public far and wide. [1913 Webster]
  • Thyself thou blazon'st. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • There pride sits blazoned on th' unmeaning brow. --Trumbull. [1913 Webster]
  • To blazon his own worthless name. --Cowper. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To deck; to embellish; to adorn. [1913 Webster]
  • She blazons in dread smiles her hideous form. --Garth. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. (Her.) To describe in proper terms (the figures of heraldic devices); also, to delineate (armorial bearings); to emblazon. [1913 Webster]
  • The coat of, arms, which I am not herald enough to blazon into English. --Addison. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Blazon'

From: GCIDE
  • Blazon \Bla"zon\, n. [OE. blason, blasoun, shield, fr. F. blason coat of arms, OF. shield, from the root of AS. bl[ae]se blaze, i. e., luster, splendor, MHG. blas torch See Blaze, n.]
  • 1. A shield. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
  • 2. An heraldic shield; a coat of arms, or a bearing on a coat of arms; armorial bearings. [1913 Webster]
  • Their blazon o'er his towers displayed. --Sir W. Scott. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. The art or act of describing or depicting heraldic bearings in the proper language or manner. --Peacham. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. Ostentatious display, either by words or other means; publication; show; description; record. [1913 Webster]
  • Obtrude the blazon of their exploits upon the company. --Collier. [1913 Webster]
  • Thy tongue, thy face, thy limbs, actions, and spirit, Do give thee fivefold blazon. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Blazon'

From: GCIDE
  • Blazon \Bla"zon\, v. i. To shine; to be conspicuous. [R.] [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'blazon'

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