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Gyron :: Gyron (n.) A subordinary of triangular form having one of its angles at the fess point and the opposite aide at the edge of the escutcheon. When there is only one gyron on the shield it is bounded by two lines drawn from the fess point, one horizontally to the dexter side, and one to the dexter chief corner..

Escutcheon :: Escutcheon (n.) A thin metal plate or shield to protect wood, or for ornament, as the shield around a keyhole..

Gyronny :: Gyronny (a.) Covered with gyrons, or divided so as to form several gyrons; -- said of an escutcheon..

Abatement :: Abatement (n.) A mark of dishonor on an escutcheon.

Coward :: Coward (a.) Borne in the escutcheon with his tail doubled between his legs; -- said of a lion.

Scutcheon :: Scutcheon (n.) An escutcheon; an emblazoned shield.

Point :: Point (n.) One of the several different parts of the escutcheon. See Escutcheon.

Marshal :: Marshal (v. t.) To dispose in due order, as the different quarterings on an escutcheon, or the different crests when several belong to an achievement..

Essorant :: Essorant (a.) Standing, but with the wings spread, as if about to fly; -- said of a bird borne as a charge on an escutcheon..

Marshaling :: Marshaling (n.) The arrangement of an escutcheon to exhibit the alliances of the owner.

Escutcheon :: Escutcheon (n.) That part of a vessel's stern on which her name is written.

Shield :: Shield (n.) The escutcheon or field on which are placed the bearings in coats of arms. Cf. Lozenge. See Illust. of Escutcheon.

Crestless :: Crestless (a.) Without a crest or escutcheon; of low birth.

Inescutcheon :: Inescutcheon (n.) A small escutcheon borne within a shield.

Amethyst :: Amethyst () A purple color in a nobleman's escutcheon, or coat of arms..

Doubling :: Doubling (n.) The lining of the mantle borne about the shield or escutcheon.

Couche :: Couche (v. t.) Not erect; inclined; -- said of anything that is usually erect, as an escutcheon..

Base :: Base (n.) The lower part of the field. See Escutcheon.

Escutcheon :: Escutcheon (n.) A marking upon the back of a cow's udder and the space above it (the perineum), formed by the hair growing upward or outward instead of downward. It is esteemed an index of milking qualities..

Passant :: Passant (v. i.) Walking; -- said of any animal on an escutcheon, which is represented as walking with the dexter paw raised..

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