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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
Word History and Origins
Origin of coat of arms1
Example Sentences
(If he comes from an aristocratic family let him adopt an empty-eyed skull and yellow cross-bones as a suitable coat-of-arms).
The king dubbed him Trolle in memory of the deed, and bestowed on him a coat-of-arms containing a headless troll.
His coat-of-arms, that of the house of Friedwald, was richly emblazoned upon the housings of his courser.
Silver and China, with the Manners coat-of-arms, were laid out that had not seen the light for many along day.
His helmet is a barbers basin, his horse, Rosinante, and a labourers donkey brays at the sight of his coat-of-arms.
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