Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From cote +‎ armure.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈkɔːt(ə) ̩armiu̯r(ə)/

Noun

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cote armure (plural cote armures)

  1. A overcoat with a coat of arms embroidered into it.
  2. A coat of (heraldic) arms.
  3. Someone who bears a coat of arms.

Descendants

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  • English: coat armour (archaic)

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