(US) Lumps of ice mixed with sand and salt accumulated on highways

Alternative form of splent coal

An inferior kind of cannel coal from Scottish collieries, having a slaty structure.

(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.

plural of coat armour

(historical) The western coast of the Indian subcontinent, more appropriately towards the southern part of it. A region in the southwest of India. Principally the present state of Kerala.

A cellar or other compartment for storing coal. / A hole in the pavement with a removable hatch, leading to an underground coal bunker.

(historical) A defensive garment made of metal scales or interlinked metal rings.

(idiomatic) To turn against a previous affiliation or allegiance. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see turn, coat.

(historical) The coach of a dowager, having her coat of arms painted on a lozenge.