écusson

Definitions of écusson
  1. noun
    an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)
    synonyms: emblème
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    types:
    insigne
    a badge worn to show official position
    type of:
    emblème
    a visible symbol representing an abstract idea
  2. noun
    the official symbols of a family, state, etc.
    synonyms: armoiries, blason
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    type of:
    blason, héraldique
    emblem indicating the right of a person to bear arms
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