What does escutcheon mean?
noun
A shield or escutcheon bearing a coat of arms, or a metal plate or shield on a door or wall, typically bearing a name or initials. In heraldry, a shield or escutcheon is a square or rectangular shape bearing a coat of arms.
Example
"The escutcheon on the front door displayed the family's coat of arms."
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