In heraldry and heraldic vexillology, a blazon is a formal description of a coat of arms, flag or similar emblem, from which the reader can reconstruct an accurate image. The verb to blazon means to …

The meaning of BLAZON is armorial bearings : coat of arms. How to use blazon in a sentence.

BLAZON definition: to set forth conspicuously or publicly; display; proclaim. See examples of blazon used in a sentence.

Within them it is itself the effect of successive encounters and occasions that constantly alter it and make it the other's blazon.

Blazon: French for “coat-of-arms” or “shield.” A literary blazon (or blason) catalogues the physical attributes of a subject, usually female. The device was made popular by Petrarch and used …

There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun blazon, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Light armor and weaponry, surcoats and banners with the Boarsden blazon for disguise, everyone looking spruce and stalwart.

4 days ago · /ˈbleɪzn/ IPA guide Other forms: blazoned; blazoning; blazons Definitions of blazon noun the official symbols of a family, state, etc. synonyms: arms, blazonry, coat of arms

Nov 13, 2025 · To display conspicuously or publicly. To shine; to be conspicuous. blazon. Borrowed from French blason. blazon n (plural blazoane)

blazon (ˈbleɪzən) vb (tr) 1. (often foll by abroad) to proclaim loudly and publicly