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- [bley-zuh n]
- /ˈbleɪ zən/
- /ˈbleɪ.zən/
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- [bley-zuh n]
- /ˈbleɪ zən/
Definitions of blazon word
- verb blazon to proclaim loudly and publicly 3
- verb blazon to describe (heraldic arms) in proper terms 3
- verb blazon to draw and colour (heraldic arms) conventionally 3
- noun blazon a conventional description or depiction of heraldic arms 3
- noun blazon any description or recording, esp of good qualities 3
- noun blazon a coat of arms; heraldic shield, emblem, or banner 3
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Origin of blazon
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English blaso(u)n < Anglo-French, Old French blason buckler, of obscure origin
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Parts of speech for Blazon
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
blazon popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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verb blazon
- depict — To depict someone or something means to show or represent them in a work of art such as a drawing or painting.
- description — You can say that something is beyond description, or that it defies description, to emphasize that it is very unusual, impressive, terrible, or extreme.
- boast — If someone boasts about something that they have done or that they own, they talk about it very proudly, in a way that other people may find irritating or offensive.
- show — to cause or allow to be seen; exhibit; display.
- deck — A deck on a vehicle such as a bus or ship is a lower or upper area of it.
Antonyms for blazon
verb blazon
- conceal — If you conceal something, you cover it or hide it carefully.
- hide — Informal. to administer a beating to; thrash.
- deny — When you deny something, you state that it is not true.
- withhold — to hold back; restrain or check.
- cover — If you cover something, you place something else over it in order to protect it, hide it, or close it.
Top questions with blazon
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