English Explanatory Dictionary

coat armour

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The escutcheon of a person or family, with its charges, mantling, crest, supporters, motto, etc.
  2. A silk vest embroidered in colours, worn by a knight over the armour.

Word forms

coat armour coat armours

Etymology

From Middle English cote armure; equivalent to coat + armour.

Related words

coat of armour
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