15th century, in the meaning defined above
coat of arms
coat of mail
coat-of-mail shell
“Coat of mail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coat%20of%20mail. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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