blazon

[ bley-zuhn ]

verb (used with object)

1. to set forth conspicuously or publicly; display; proclaim:

   The pickets blazoned their grievances on placards.

2. to adorn or embellish, especially brilliantly or showily.
3. to describe in heraldic terminology.
4. to depict (heraldic arms or the like) in proper form and color.

noun

1. an escutcheon; coat of arms.
2. the heraldic description of armorial bearings.
3. conspicuous display.

blazon

/ ˈbleɪzən /

verb

1. often foll by abroad to proclaim loudly and publicly
2. heraldry to describe (heraldic arms) in proper terms
3. to draw and colour (heraldic arms) conventionally

noun

1. heraldry a conventional description or depiction of heraldic arms
2. any description or recording, esp of good qualities

Derived Forms

• ˈblazoner, noun

Other Words From

• blazon·er noun
• blazon·ment noun
• un·blazoned adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of blazon¹

1275–1325; Middle English blaso ( u ) n < Anglo-French, Old French blason buckler, of obscure origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of blazon¹

C13: from Old French blason coat of arms

Example Sentences

Shoppers will also be able to find Perdue whole chickens blazoned with a picture of the beer in stores.

From Washington Times

The Rome newspaper Il Messaggero blazoned a large photograph on its front page: “Goodbye to Carrito, the ‘city’ bear killed by a car,” read the headline.

From New York Times

Surely you’ve seen some name or another blazoned on a public landmark building and wondered to yourself, who are those guys?

From Los Angeles Times

The website Saudi Arabia-based Arab News was blazoned with the headline: “US Capital locked down as Trump supporters clash with police.”

From Washington Times

It’s a strange place for an anti-suicide message, blazoned across the front of a sleek and speedy stock car.

From Washington Times