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blazoned

bla·zon
B b

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [bley-zuh n]
    • /ˈbleɪ zən/
    • /ˈbleɪ.zən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bley-zuh n]
    • /ˈbleɪ zən/

Definitions of blazoned word

  • verb with object blazoned to set forth conspicuously or publicly; display; proclaim: The pickets blazoned their grievances on placards. 1
  • verb with object blazoned to adorn or embellish, especially brilliantly or showily. 1
  • verb with object blazoned to describe in heraldic terminology. 1
  • verb with object blazoned to depict (heraldic arms or the like) in proper form and color. 1
  • noun blazoned an escutcheon; coat of arms. 1
  • noun blazoned the heraldic description of armorial bearings. 1

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Origin of blazoned

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 Blazoned

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

blazoned 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.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

blazoned usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for blazoned

verb blazoned

  • circularized — Simple past tense and past participle of circularize.

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