keyhole escutcheon
noun
A plate of metal surrounding a keyhole which prevents the surface of the door, drawer, etc., in which it is set from being scratched or otherwise damaged by the key.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in Repertory of Patent Inventions.
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