hhtt21
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I would like to ask about the concept and also word "coat of arms".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coat_of_arms
Can't it be on almost anything? Isn't it usually in the form a flag? What are the other names for it? Is it an assambly? Are "arms", "blazon", "blazonry" synonyms of "coat of arms"? If we think of "coat" in "coat of arms" on its own, what is the definition of it? Which of the definitions in the link describe it?
https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/coat
A coat of arms is a heraldic visual design on an escutcheon (i.e., shield), surcoat, or tabard. The coat of arms on an escutcheon forms the central element of the full heraldic achievement which in its whole consists of shield, supporters, crest, and motto. A coat of arms is traditionally unique to an individual person, family, state, organization or corporation.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coat_of_arms
Can't it be on almost anything? Isn't it usually in the form a flag? What are the other names for it? Is it an assambly? Are "arms", "blazon", "blazonry" synonyms of "coat of arms"? If we think of "coat" in "coat of arms" on its own, what is the definition of it? Which of the definitions in the link describe it?
https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/coat