Coticed

/ˈkoʊtɪst/ adjective

Definition

In heraldry, bearing or marked with a cotice; decorated with narrow stripes or bands.

Etymology

From 'cotice' + '-ed' (adjective suffix), describing heraldic shields that display the cotice charge.

Kelly Says

Heraldic language froze medieval fashion in permanent form—a 'coticed shield' locked a family pattern in place for centuries, making genealogy readable at a glance.

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