Connect with Us Word of the Day The Writer's Circle Share on Facebook Pin Escutcheon (i-SKUCH-uhn)noun: 1. An ornamental or protective plate surrounding a keyhole, light switch, door handle, etc. 2. Used in the phrase: blot on one’s escutcheon (a stain on one’s reputation). 3. A shield or shield-shaped surface bearing a coat of arms. How To Describe Characters: Click “Next Page” below! Next Page Share on Facebook Pin LockerdomeDesktop, Below Post Ad Recommended 8 Words So Poetic and Succinct That They Take Whole Paragraphs to Translate Things We Learned About Letter Writing in School Visit the Setting of Your Favorite Book With These Cool Travel Destinations Phrases You May Have Been Saying Wrong: Are You Guilty of Word Crimes?!
