coats of arms

A form of coat of arms — Hereditary designs and symbols depicted on an escutcheon, sometimes accompanied by other elements of a heraldic achievement, such as a helm, crest, crest coronet, torse, mantling and supporters; described by a blazon.

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of coat of arms
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