coat of arms

noun phrase

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 (such as a crest, motto, and supporters)
b
: a similar symbolic emblem

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Also known as the South Andean deer, this elusive animal is prominently featured in the Chilean national coat of arms, and was even designated a Natural Monument of Chile back in 2006. Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024 Only three of them, including Wisconsin, used their state's coat of arms. Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 30 May 2024 Australia, for example, has huge kangaroo and emu sculptures outside its building, echoing its national coat of arms and Olympic logo. Ina Fried, Axios, 28 July 2024 If there were a coat of arms for human nature, one element of the heraldry would be a hand reaching for a little something to take the edge off—better living through chemistry. Martha McPhee, Vogue, 24 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for coat of arms 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English cote of armes, translation of Middle French cote d'armes

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of coat of arms was in the 14th century

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“Coat of arms.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coat%20of%20arms. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

coat of arms

: the heraldic arms belonging to a person, family, or group or a representation of these (as on a shield)
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