This is the 4196th most frequent Catalan word.
escuts
"Escuts" in Catalan means "shields" or "coat of arms" in English.
The noun 'escuts' is used to represent both protective shields in battle and heraldic symbols representing family lineage.
Els cavallers portaven escuts amb els escuts del seu llinatge.
The knights carried shields with the crests of their lineage.
Here 'escuts' refers specifically to historical shields depicted in art.
En els llibres antics es troben il·lustracions d'escuts medievals.
In ancient books, illustrations of medieval shields can be found.
The word 'escuts' in this context is used metaphorically to refer to emblems or symbols printed on coins.