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escutcheon

 (n): a flat protective covering (on a door or wall etc) to prevent soiling by dirty fingers
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8 months ago Swany said:

A blot upon your escutcheon

about 1 year ago chained_bear said:

In heraldry, the shield or shield-shaped surface on which a coat of arms is depicted; also in wider sense, the shield with the armorial bearings; a sculptured or painted representation of this.

Usage: 1815 SCOTT Guy M. xli, The carved stone escutcheon of the ancient family...was hung diagonally beneath the helmet and crest.

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