coat armour
"Coat armour" refers to garments and heraldic symbols associated with medieval knights and nobility.
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Definition
C1Medieval Times
(historical)A decorated garment worn over a knight's protective gear, often displaying heraldic symbols.
Example
- The knight's coat armour was emblazoned with his family's crest.
- During the ceremony, he proudly wore his coat armour.
C1Heraldry
(technical, academic)The heraldic symbols, such as crests and mottos, displayed on a knight's over-garment.
Example
- The coat armour featured a lion and a castle, representing his lineage.
- In heraldry, the coat armour is a key identifier of noble heritage.
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