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verb, to proclaim loudly and publicly
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blazon
- 1) verb, to proclaim loudly and publicly
- 2) verb, heraldry to describe (heraldic arms) in proper terms
- 3) verb, to draw and colour (heraldic arms) conventionally
- 4) noun, heraldry a conventional description or depiction of heraldic arms
- 5) noun, any description or recording, esp of good qualities
Etymology
C13: from Old French blason coat of arms
Collins English Electronic Dictionary - Digital Edition: 2008 © HarperCollins Publishers 2008
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