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[noun] a shield; especially one displaying a coat of arms
[noun] (nautical) a plate on a ship's stern on which the name is inscribed
[noun] a flat protective covering (on a door or wall etc) to prevent soiling by dirty fingers
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\Es*cutch"eon\, n. [OF. escusson, F. ['e]cusson, from OF. escu shield, F. ['e]cu. See {Esquire}, {Scutcheon}.] 1. (Her.) The surface, usually a shield, upon which bearings are marshaled and displayed. The surface of the escutcheon is called the field, the upper part is called the chief, and the lower part the base (see {Chiff}, and {Field}.). That side of the escutcheon which is on the right hand of the knight who bears the shield on his arm is called dexter, and the other side sinister. Note: The two sides of an escutcheon are respectively designated as dexter and sinister, as in the cut, and the different parts or points by the following names: A, Dexter chief point; B, Middle chief point; C, Sinister chief point; D, Honor or color point; E, Fesse or heart point; F, Nombrill or navel point; G, Dexter base point; H, Middle base point; I, base point. 2. A marking upon the back of a cow's udder and the space above it (the perineum), formed by the hair growing upward or outward instead of downward. It is esteemed an index of milking qualities. --C. L. Flint. 3. (Naut.) That part of a vessel's stern on which her name is written. --R. H. Dane, Jr. 4. (Carp.) A thin metal plate or shield to protect wood, or for ornament, as the shield around a keyhole. 5. (Zo["o]l.) The depression behind the beak of certain bivalves; the ligamental area. {Escutcheon of pretense}, an escutcheon used in English heraldry to display the arms of the bearer's wife; -- not commonly used unless she an heiress. Cf. {Impalement}.

Synonyms for escutcheon

finger plate, scutcheon

See also: after part | buckler | plate | poop | protection | protective cover | protective covering | quarter | shield | stern | tail |

Related terms: argent, bar, bend, bordure, cockatrice, crest, cross, crown, device, ermine, ermines, falcon, griffin, gyron, heraldic device, inescutcheon, lion, metal, nombril point, pean, purpure, tenne

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Let's analyse "escutcheon" as pure text. This string has Ten letters in Four syllables and Four vowels. 40% of vowels is 1.4% more then average English word. Written in backwards: NOEHCTUCSE. Average typing speed for these characters is 2680 milliseconds. [info]

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Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: escutcheon: 5 + 3 + 5 + 6 = 19, reduced: 1 . and the final result is One.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: escutcheon: 5 + 1 + 3 + 3 + 2 + 3 + 8 + 5 + 6 + 5 = 41, reduced: 5, and the final result is Five.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
C (2) 3 Empress Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
E (2) 5 Hierophant Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
H (1) 8 Strength Couragous, Faithful, Caring
N (1) 14 Temperance Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (1) 15 Devil Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
S (1) 19 Sun Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
T (1) 20 Judgement Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
U (1) 21 World Gifted, Generous, Bountiful

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