blazonry

bla·zon·ry

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bley-zuh n-ree]
- /ˈbleɪ zən ri/
- /ˈbleɪznrɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bley-zuh n-ree]
- /ˈbleɪ zən ri/

Definitions of blazonry word

noun blazonry the art or process of describing heraldic arms in proper form 3
noun blazonry heraldic arms collectively 3
noun blazonry colourful or ostentatious display 3
noun blazonry the description or illustration of coats of arms 3
noun blazonry a coat of arms; heraldic emblem 3
noun blazonry any brilliant display 3

See all 11 definitions of blazonry

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Origin of blazonry

First appearance:

before 1615

One of the 41% oldest English words

First recorded in 1615-25; blazon + -ry

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Parts of speech for Blazonry

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Blazonry

blazonry popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for blazonry

noun blazonry

insignia — singular of insignia.
shield — a broad piece of armor, varying widely in form and size, carried apart from the body, usually on the left arm, as a defense against swords, lances, arrows, etc.
coat — A coat is a piece of clothing with long sleeves which you wear over your other clothes when you go outside.
signet — a small seal, as on a finger ring.
heraldry — the science of armorial bearings.

All 5 Synonyms of blazonry