escutcheon of pretence
(heraldry, UK) An escutcheon used to display the arms of the bearer's wife (not commonly used unless she is an heiress).
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(heraldry, UK) An escutcheon used to display the arms of the bearer's wife (not commonly used unless she is an heiress).
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(heraldry) A heraldic representation of such an item, often used as drapery around a coat of arms.
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(heraldiccharge) The top part of a shield or escutcheon; more specifically, an ordinary consisting of the upper part of the field cut off by a horizontal line, generally occupying the top third.
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(Scotland, historical) An exhibition of weapons, according to the rank of the individual, by all persons bearing arms; formerly made at certain seasons in each district.
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(now, rare) Pretended; feigned.
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(British, informal) Pretentious; posturing.