French edit

Etymology edit

Inherited from Old French escuchon, escusson.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /e.ky.sɔ̃/
  • (file)

Noun edit

écusson m (plural écussons)

  1. insignia, badge
  2. (heraldry) escutcheon
  3. bark of a tree containing what will become a bud (used in grafting)

Derived terms edit

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