Blazoning: meaning, definitions and examples
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blazoning
[ ˈbleɪzənɪŋ ]
heraldry decoration
To blazon means to depict or represent something, particularly in heraldry, by using specific terms and symbols. It often involves the description of coats of arms and other insignia. The act can also mean to proclaim or announce something widely and ostentatiously.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The artist is blazoning the family crest on the canvas.
- He was blazoning his achievements on social media.
- The museum is blazoning its new collection in the main hall.
Translations
Translations of the word "blazoning" in other languages:
🇵🇹 heráldica
🇮🇳 हेराल्ड्री
🇩🇪 Wappenbeschreibung
🇮🇩 heraldik
🇺🇦 гербографія
🇵🇱 heraldyka
🇯🇵 紋章学
🇫🇷 héraldique
🇪🇸 heráldica
🇹🇷 armory
🇰🇷 문장학
🇸🇦 علم الأنساب
🇨🇿 heraldika
🇸🇰 heraldika
🇨🇳 纹章学
🇸🇮 heraldika
🇮🇸 vápnfræði
🇰🇿 геральдика
🇬🇪 ჰერალდიკა
🇦🇿 heraldika
🇲🇽 heráldica
Etymology
The word 'blazoning' is derived from the Middle French term 'blason', which means 'shield' or 'coat of arms'. The origins can be traced back to the late 14th century, associated with heraldry which was used to identify the noble families and their alliances. The term partakes in the rich traditions of describing heraldic achievements that began in the medieval period. As heraldry evolved, so did the language used to convey the intricate designs and elements that comprise a coat of arms. Over time, 'blazon' also took on the metaphorical sense of making a public declaration or promotion of something noteworthy.