Defenition of the word escutcheon

Defenition of the word escutcheon
- A large plate made of metal or wood, held in the left hand during melee combat to protect the body from incoming attacks.
- (nautical) a plate on a ship's stern on which the name is inscribed
- a shield; especially one displaying a coat of arms
- a flat protective covering (on a door or wall etc) to prevent soiling by dirty fingers
- (nautical) a plate on a ship''s stern on which the name is inscribed