Blazonment

/ˈblæz.ən.mənt/ noun

Definition

The act or result of blazoning; a public display or announcement; heraldic decoration.

Etymology

From blazon plus the noun-forming suffix -ment (meaning the result or product of an action).

Kelly Says

This archaic noun shows how the heraldic tradition gave English many formal words for 'showing off'—blazonment is basically fancy medieval peacocking.

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