In heraldry, to divide or border; to place a narrow band alongside something on a coat of arms.
From Old French cotise, related to côte (side or rib), referring to the narrow side strips in heraldic design.
Heraldic language is its own specialized vocabulary—cotise specifically means to place a narrow border next to the edge of a shield, creating a distinctive frame that signals family heritage.
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