- a loose outer garment, sleeveless or with short sleeves, especially one worn by a knight over his armor and usually emblazoned with his arms.
- an official garment of a herald, emblazoned with the arms of his master.
- a coarse, heavy, short coat, with or without sleeves, formerly worn outdoors.
- a sleeveless or short-sleeved jacket, esp one worn by a herald, bearing a coat of arms, or by a knight over his armour
