Where does “blazon” come from?
Blazon comes from Old French blason, from Vulgar Latin blaso, of unknown ultimate origin.
blazon (English): A verbal or written description of a coat of...
Definitions
- A verbal or written description of a coat of...
Ancestry of “blazon”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Old French | blason | shield; armorial bearings; shoulder blade |
| 2 | Vulgar Latin | blaso | — |
Words derived from “blazon”