wapenschild

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Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch wapenschilt. Equivalent to wapen (weapon, coat of arms) +‎ schild (shield). Compare West Frisian wapenskyld.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʋaː.pə(n)ˌsxɪlt/
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  • Hyphenation: wa‧pen‧schild

Noun

wapenschild n (plural wapenschilden, diminutive wapenschildje n)

  1. coat of arms, blazon (heraldic bearings)
    Synonym: blazoen

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: wapenskild