blazoning

English

Etymology

From Old French blason "shield".

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbleɪzənɪŋ/

Noun

blazoning (plural blazonings)

1. The action of the verb to blazon; the activity of describing heraldic coats of arms.

   The blazoning of the knights' shields was done by heralds.

   • 1901, Thomas Hardy, The King's Experiment:

     Charge now the scene with brightest blazonings.

Verb

blazoning

1. present participle and gerund of blazon