a shield.-an heraldic shield; a coat of arms, or a bearing on a coat of arms; armorial bearings.-the art or act of describing or depicting heraldic bearings in the proper language or manner.-ostentatious display, either by words or other means; publication; show; description; record.-to depict in colors; to display; to exhibit conspicuously; to publish or make public far and wide.-to deck; to embellish; to adorn.-to describe in proper terms (the figures of heraldic devices); also, to delineate (armorial bearings); to emblazon.-to shine; to be conspicuous.