Noun: scutcheon skú-chun
- A shield; especially one displaying a coat of arms
"The family's scutcheon was prominently displayed above the fireplace";
- escutcheon
- A flat protective covering (on a door or wall etc.) to prevent soiling by dirty fingers
"The brass scutcheon on the door was polished to a high shine";
- finger plate, escutcheon
Derived forms: scutcheons
Type of: buckler, protection, protective cover, protective covering, shield
Encyclopedia: Scutcheon