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View synonyms for coat of arms
coat of arms
[ koht uhv ahrmz ]
noun
- the main part of an identifying design in heraldry that is usually depicted on a drawing of a shield:
The Prince of Wales' coat of arms is a dragon.
- an identifying design in heraldry that is used by a person or by family groups and that usually includes a drawing of a shield bearing other important identifying designs, and any mottos, banners, crests, etc., that surround that drawing:
Her family was given a coat of arms when she married into the royal family.
- a surcoat or tabard embroidered with an identifying design used in heraldry, worn by medieval knights over their armor.
coat of arms
noun
- the heraldic bearings of a person, family, or corporation
- a surcoat decorated with family or personal bearings
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Word History and Origins
Origin of coat of arms1
First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English; parallel to French cotte d'armes
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