BLAZON

blazon. Blazon, v.t. to explain, adorn, display, tell, blaze

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Bla″zon (�), n. [[OE. blason, blasoun, shield, fr. F. blason coat of arms, OF. shield, from the root of AS. blæse blaze, i.e., luster, splendor, MHG. blas torch See Blaze, n.]] 1. 1. A shield.
2. 2. An heraldic shield; a coat of arms, or a bearing on a coat of arms; armorial bearings.
Their blazon o'er his towers displayed. Sir W. Scott. 3. 3. The art or act of describing or depicting heraldic bearings in the proper language or manner. Peacham.
4. 4. Ostentatious display, either by words or other means; publication; show; description; record.
Obtrude the blazon of their exploits upon the company. Collier. Thy tongue, thy face, thy limbs, actions, and spirit, Do give thee fivefold blazon. Shak.