plural of coat armour

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

The finishing or last coat of plastering on walls or ceilings.

(archaic, card games) A face card, picture card or court card; the king, queen, or jack.

A pair of buttons or studs joined by a link, to hold together the lapels of a double-breasted coat; or a button with a loop for a single-breasted coat.

(nautical) A canvas cover laced over furled sails etc. to keep them dry and clean.

(nautical) A piece of canvas nailed around a mast, where it passes through the deck, to prevent water from getting below.

(figuratively, transitive) To sugarcoat.

A short coat for a baby.

Alternative form of matinée coat.