1. A shield; especially one displaying a coat of arms
   "The family's escutcheon was prominently displayed above the fireplace";
   - scutcheon
    
2. A flat protective covering (on a door or wall etc.) to prevent soiling by dirty fingers
   "The brass escutcheon on the door was polished to a high shine";
   - finger plate, scutcheon
    
3. (nautical) a plate on a ship's stern on which the name is inscribed
   "The ship's name was clearly visible on its escutcheon"

Derived forms: escutcheons

Type of: buckler, plate, protection, protective cover, protective covering, shield

Part of: after part, poop, quarter, stern, tail

Encyclopedia: Escutcheon