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. A shield. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ] 2. An heraldic shield; a coat of arms, or a bearing on a coat of arms; armorial bearings. [ 1913 Webster ] Their blazon o'er his towers displayed. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. The art or act of describing or depicting heraldic bearings in the proper language or manner. Peacham. [ 1913 Webster ] 4. Ostentatious display, either by words or other means; publication; show; description; record. [ 1913 Webster ] Obtrude the blazon of their exploits upon the company. Collier. [ 1913 Webster ] Thy tongue, thy face, thy limbs, actions, and spirit,
Do give thee fivefold blazon. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ] | 
