coat armour English

Meaning coat armour meaning

What does coat armour mean?

coat armour noun

— (archaic) The escutcheon of a person or family, with its charges, mantling, crest, supporters, motto, etc.

— (historical) A silk vest embroidered in colours, worn by a knight over the armour.

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News and current affairs

The entrepreneur might buy his wife a new fur coat or his workers a new production plant.

He grows sideburns, wears a long frock-coat, and carries a walking stick.

Russia's split personality - symbolized by its Tsarist coat of arms, a two-headed eagle - has been on open display recently.

We shall soon see whether there is substance to the initiative, or whether it is just a coat of fresh paint on an old and tired idea.