Escutcheon
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
a flat protective covering, such as that on a door or wall, to prevent soiling by dirty fingers
Framework senses
- §1
- a shield
- §2
- a plate on a ship's stern on which the name is inscribed
- §3
- a flat protective covering, such as that on a door or wall, to prevent soiling by dirty fingers