coat of arms
Plural
coats of arms
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the symbol of a nation, country, family, etc. that is usually printed on shields or flags
- The university's coat of arms features a lion and an open book, representing strength and knowledge.
- The knight's shield bore his family's coat of arms, proudly displaying their heraldic symbols.
- Each element of the coat of arms has a specific meaning, often linked to the family's history.
- They discovered an old painting in the attic that included their ancestors' coat of arms.
- The castle's entrance was adorned with a large stone carving of the royal coat of arms.