Definition for ES-CUTCH'EON

ES-CUTCH'EON, n. [Fr. ecusson, for escusson, from L. scutum, a shield, It. scudo, Sp. escudo, Arm. scoeda.]

The shield on which a coat of arms is represented; the shield of a family; the picture of ensigns armorial. Encyc. Johnson.

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