Where does “emblazon” come from?
emblazon (English) comes from English blazon, from Old French blason, from Vulgar Latin blaso.
emblazon (English): To adorn with prominent markings; To inscribe...
Definitions
- To adorn with prominent markings; To inscribe...
Ancestry of “emblazon”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | blazon | A verbal or written description of a coat of... |
| 2 | Old French | blason | shield; armorial bearings; shoulder blade |
| 3 | Vulgar Latin | blaso | — |
Words derived from “emblazon”