First Known Use: 14th century
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coat of arms
Definition of COAT OF ARMS
1
: a tabard or surcoat embroidered with armorial bearings
2
a : heraldic bearings (as of a person) usually depicted on an escutcheon often with accompanying adjuncts (as a crest, motto, and supporters) b : a similar symbolic emblem
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Origin of COAT OF ARMS
Middle English cote of armes, translation of Middle French cote d'armes
COAT OF ARMS Defined for Kids
coat of arms
noun
plural coats of arms
Definition of COAT OF ARMS for Kids
: a special group of pictures or symbols belonging to a person, family, or group and shown on a shield
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