Escutcheon
n.
The surface, usually a shield, upon which bearings are marshaled and displayed. The surface of the escutcheon is called the field , the upper part is called the chief , and the lower part the base (see Chiff , and Field .). That side of the escutcheon which is on the right hand of the knight who bears the shield on his arm is called dexter , and the other side sinister .
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