coat armour

English

noun
Definitions
  • (archaic) The escutcheon of a person or family, with its charges, mantling, crest, supporters, motto, etc.
  • (historical) A silk vest embroidered in colours, worn by a knight over the armour.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English cote armure affix from English coat + English armour.

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English

armour

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