Middle English Dictionary Entry
cǒutẹ̄r n.
Entry Info
| Forms | cǒutẹ̄r n. Also coter. |
| Etymology | AF couter, cuter; CF coudiere (cp. OF coute, coude elbow). |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
A piece of armor to protect the elbow, elbow-piece.
Associated quotations
- [ (a1370) R.Arms Norwich in Nrf.Archaeol.14302 : Waunbras & rerebrase, Cuters de fer. ]
- c1400(?c1390) Gawain (Nero A.10)583 : Wel bornyst brace vpon his boþe armes, With gode cowters & gay.
- c1440(?a1400) Morte Arth.(1) (Thrn)2568 : Bristes þe rerebrace..Kerues of at þe coutere with þe clene egge.
- a1450(a1338) Mannyng Chron.Pt.1 (Lamb 131)10030 : Vaumbras & rerbras, wyþ coters of stel.