Defn: That part of a vessel's stern on which her name is written. R.
H. Dane, Jr.
4. (Carp.)
Defn: A thin metal plate or shield to protect wood, or for ornament, as the shield around a keyhole.
5. (Zoöl.)
Defn: The depression behind the beak of certain bivalves; the ligamental area. Escutcheon of pretense, an escutcheon used in English heraldry to display the arms of the bearer's wife; — not commonly used unless she an heiress. Cf. Impalement.
ESCUTCHEONED
Es*cutch"eoned, a.
Defn: Having an escutcheon; furnished with a coat of arms or ensign.
Young.
ESE
Ese, n.
Defn: Ease; pleasure. [Obs.] Chaucer.
ESEMPLASTIC
Es`em*plas"tic, a. Etym: [Gr. Plastic.]