| Word | escutcheon |
|---|---|
| Definition | n. A shield or emblem bearing a coat of arms. n. A piece of metal around a keyhole, door handle, or light switch. |
| Sentence | Above the arched doorway she made out a sort of defaced escutcheon. ‘Why, Esteban, is it a coat of arms?’ |
| Source | “Basquerie,” Stories to Remember, p.73 |
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