blazoning

English

Etymology

From Old French blason "shield".

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈbleɪzənɪŋ/

Noun

blazoning (plural blazonings)

  1. The action of the verb to blazon; the activity of describing heraldic coats of arms.
    The blazoning of the knights' shields was done by heralds.
    • 1901, Thomas Hardy, The King's Experiment
      Charge now the scene with brightest blazonings.

Verb

blazoning

  1. present participle of blazon
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