escutcheon of pretence
Noun
Meaning
escutcheon of pretence (plural escutcheons of pretence)
(heraldry, UK) An escutcheon used to display the arms of the bearer's wife; not commonly used unless she is an heiress.
Noun
escutcheon of pretence (plural escutcheons of pretence)
(heraldry, UK) An escutcheon used to display the arms of the bearer's wife; not commonly used unless she is an heiress.