| Escroll | { } n. [ See Escrow, Scroll. ] 1. A scroll. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ] 2. (Her.) (a) A long strip or scroll resembling a ribbon or a band of parchment, or the like, anciently placed above the shield, and supporting the crest. (b) In modern heraldry, a similar ribbon on which the motto is inscribed. [ 1913 Webster ] Variants: Escrol |
| Escrow | n. [ OF. escroe, escroue, a roll of writings, bond. See Scroll. ] (Law) A deed, bond, or other written engagement, delivered to a third person, to be held by him till some act is done or some condition is performed, and then to be by him delivered to the grantee. Blackstone. [ 1913 Webster ] |
