Word: escutcheon
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: es
cutch
eon
Definition: The insignia around a doorknob's exterior hardware or a door lock's cosmetic plate.
Morphemes:
Affix: escutcheon
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The insignia around a doorknob's exterior hardware or a door lock's cosmetic plate.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: scutum
Language: la
Decoded: scutum
Meaning: shield