Definition of "blazon" in English

noun

1. (heraldry) A verbal or written description of a coat of arms.

2. (heraldry) A formalized language for describing a coat of arms.

3. (heraldry) A coat of arms or a banner depicting a coat of arms.

4. Ostentatious display, verbal or otherwise; publication; description; record.

verb

1. (transitive) To describe a coat of arms.

   • the following coat of arms, which I will send you in the original language, not being herald enough to blazon it in English

2. To make widely or generally known, to proclaim.

   • 18th century, William Cowper, Retirement In drawing pictures of forbidden joys, Retires to blazon his own worthless name

3. To display conspicuously or publicly.

4. To shine; to be conspicuous.

5. To deck; to embellish; to adorn.