"escutcheon of pretence" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: escutcheons of pretence [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|escutcheons of pretence}} escutcheon of pretence (plural escutcheons of pretence)
  1. (heraldry, UK) An escutcheon used to display the arms of the bearer's wife; not commonly used unless she is an heiress. Tags: UK Categories (topical): Heraldry Related terms: impalement
    Sense id: en-escutcheon_of_pretence-en-noun-L9unVGeQ Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, heraldry, hobbies, lifestyle, monarchy, nobility, politics

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