coat of arms

noun
/kɔʊːt ʌv ˈɑɹmz/US

Etymology

From Middle English cote of armes, from Old French cote a armer, cote d'armes, originally a tunic embroidered with heraldic arms.

  1. derived from cote a armer
  2. derived from cote of armes

Definitions

  1. Hereditary designs and symbols depicted on an escutcheon, sometimes accompanied by other…

    Hereditary designs and symbols depicted on an escutcheon, sometimes accompanied by other elements of a heraldic achievement, such as a helm, crest, crest coronet, torse, mantling and supporters; described by a blazon.

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