Definition of: blazon

(blā′zən) noun
1. Her. A coat of arms or armorial bearing, or a banner bearing such representation; a technical description or a graphic representation of armorial bearings.
2. A proclaiming or publishing abroad.
3. Ostentatious display.
—v.t.
1. To inscribe or adorn, as with names or symbols.
2. Her. To describe technically or paint (coats of arms).
3. To proclaim; publish. See synonyms under PUBLISH. [<F blason coat of arms, shield]
—bla′zon·er noun
—bla′zon·ment noun