(heraldry, UK) An escutcheon used to display the arms of the bearer's wife (not commonly used unless she is an heiress).
(heraldry, UK) An escutcheon used to display the arms of the bearer's wife (not commonly used unless she is an heiress).
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(heraldry) A heraldic representation of such an item, often used as drapery around a coat of arms.
(heraldiccharge) The top part of a shield or escutcheon; more specifically, an ordinary consisting of the upper part of the field cut off by a horizontal line, generally occupying the top third.
(Scotland, historical) An exhibition of weapons, according to the rank of the individual, by all persons bearing arms; formerly made at certain seasons in each district.
(now, rare) Pretended; feigned.
(British, informal) Pretentious; posturing.