wapenschild

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
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