'Scutcheon' definitions:

Definition of 'scutcheon'

From: WordNet
noun
A flat protective covering (on a door or wall etc) to prevent soiling by dirty fingers [syn: finger plate, escutcheon, scutcheon]
noun
A shield; especially one displaying a coat of arms [syn: escutcheon, scutcheon]

Definition of 'Scutcheon'

From: GCIDE
  • Scutcheon \Scutch"eon\, n. [Aphetic form of escutcheon.]
  • 1. An escutcheon; an emblazoned shield. --Bacon. [1913 Webster]
  • The corpse lay in state, with all the pomp of scutcheons, wax lights, black hangings, and mutes. --Macaulay. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A small plate of metal, as the shield around a keyhole. See Escutcheon, 4. [1913 Webster]

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