coat armour

English

Etymology

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

Noun

coat armour (countable and uncountable, plural coat armours)

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

See also

  • coat of armour

References

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