emblazonry

American  

[em-bley-zuhn-ree] / ɛmˈbleɪ zən ri /

noun

1. the act or art of emblazoning; heraldic decoration.

2. brilliant representation or embellishment.

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emblazonry British  

/ ɪmˈbleɪzənrɪ /

noun

1. another name for blazonry

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Etymology

Origin of emblazonry

First recorded in 1660–70; em- ¹ + blazonry

Example Sentences

The green space stretching southward from the castle was covered with tents of all shapes and sizes, many of them brilliant with emblazonry, while from their tops floated rich-colored banners and pennons in profusion.

From Historical Tales, Vol. 4 (of 15) The Romance of Reality by Morris, Charles

And it would be injurious to spend words in emblazonry of that which, by a spontaneous movement, both sides of the House received with volleying cheers.

From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 54, No. 334, August 1843 by Various

But touching that grave is a Marble Monument, white almost as the very snow, and, in the midst of the emblazonry of death, adorned with the armorial bearings belonging to a family of the high-born.

From Recreations of Christopher North, Volume 2 by Wilson, John

Lord Squib's emblazonry was a satire on its owner.

From The Young Duke by Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield

There, amid the gorgeous emblazonry, shall be read their names, their academic year, their battles.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 12, No. 71, September, 1863 by Various