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They pressed on, covering not quite a mile before Renly's outriders came swooping down on them, twenty men mailed and mounted, led by a grizzled greybeard of a knight with bluejays on his surcoat. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z
The passages were clogged with troops: armored knights in woolen surcoats and fur cloaks, men-at-arms with spears across their shoulders, archers carrying unstrung bows and sheaves of arrows, freeriders, grooms leading warhorses. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z
His stallion’s spotted hindquarters were covered with ragged strips of cloth tom from the surcoats of men his master had slain. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z
A striding huntsman had been worked in scarlet thread upon the breast of the fat boy's fur-trimmed surcoat. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z
The little boy kneeled down to kiss his master’s hand— his surcoat, with the Malory bearings, looking absurdly new. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z
The surcoats, which had originally served as covering to armour, were long behind and high in front You could hardly walk for fear of tripping over your sleeves. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z
By the time he wrenched free, with snow in his hair and wine stains on his surcoat, Samwell Tarly had gone. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z
The first man through was the lord with the mailed fist on his surcoat. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z
He liked the big black bear on his surcoat even less. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z
The lord with the mailed fist on his surcoat raised his eyes. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z
Above the mail was a short surcoat of black, but broidered on the breast in silver with the token of the Tree. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z
Over a shirt of fine mail he wore a black surcoat emblazoned with the golden kraken of his House. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z
He was an old Tallhart man, three trees sewn on his ragged surcoat. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z
"Who's the boy in the checkered blue surcoat with the three eyes on his shield?" A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z
With him had come a long tail of retainers: knights, squires, lesser lords and ladies, heralds, musicians, even a juggler, all aglitter with banners and surcoats in what seemed half a hundred colors. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z
Three black dogs raced across his faded yellow surcoat, and his face looked as hard as if it had been cut from stone. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z
The bear on his surcoat, the arms on his shield, the lost lordship he had mentioned. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z
Yet when he came closer, Catelyn saw that his mailed glove and the sleeve of his surcoat were black with blood. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z
“First you must needs come through us, ser,” said the eldest of them, a hard-faced greybeard whose bloodstained surcoat showed three silvery mermaids upon a violet field. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z
He wore a dark green surcoat over his mail. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z
An ornate shield had been embroidered on the prince's padded surcoat. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z
His black wool surcoat was emblazoned with the white sunburst of his house. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z
On his dark green surcoat, the bear of House Mormont stood on its hind legs, black and fierce. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z
The fur collar of his embroidered surcoat was lost beneath his chins. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z
An ornate shield had been embroidered on the prince's padded surcoat. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z
His surcoat was new, dark grey wool with silver buttons, and a heavy silver pin fastened his fur-trimmed cloak at the shoulders. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z
They walked arm in arm in matching gold: his on his head, hers on her neck, and soldiers marched behind them, clad in gold surcoats commissioned for the occasion. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z
All the bright dyes had leached out from the surcoats of the slain; they were garbed in shades of white and grey, and their blood was black and crusty. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z
That was fitting; his shield and surcoat showed a pig with wings. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z
Upon the black surcoats were embroidered in white a tree blossoming like snow beneath a silver crown and many-pointed stars. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z
The young knight with the green viper embroidered on his surcoat stepped forward and went to one knee. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z
Another example takes the form of a samurai’s surcoat, meant to be worn over armor. Art Review: ‘Brush Writing in the Arts of Japan’ Shows Detailed Efforts 2013-08-29T22:03:18Z
They wore brightly colored outer garments called surcoats over their armor. Extreme medieval: This full-contact sport is a human demolition derby with armor and swords 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z
The black motif would have also been on the prince's surcoat worn over his armour, and on the horse's caparison. Was Edward the Black Prince really a nasty piece of work? 2014-07-07T04:00:00Z
She, in turn, sent the dead king's surcoat, blood-stained and slashed, to her husband with the recommendation that he use it as a war banner. The sad tale of James IV’s body 2013-09-09T00:05:46Z
Chaucer’s grave graduate was apparelled in a purple surcoat, and a blue and white furred hood. The Doctor in History, Literature, Folk-Lore, Etc. 2012-04-25T02:01:14.613Z
Perhaps we may suppose the weather to be cold, for the carver has on an exceedingly comfortable cloak or surcoat. The Grotesque in Church Art 2012-03-27T02:00:18.973Z
The Oxford Glossary says there is not a shadow of evidence for it, and traces the word to the surcoat worn of old by the soldiery called a jacque—whence jacket. Flags: Some Account of their History and Uses. 2012-03-23T02:00:32.397Z
The tailed surcoat over his coat of mail fixes his date at about 1275. Highways and Byways in Cambridge and Ely 2012-02-03T03:00:22.657Z
They heard him give an astonished cry and a loud laugh, and the next moment O'Hara strode into the room, booted and spurred and enveloped in a heavy surcoat. The Black Moth A Romance of the XVIIIth Century 2012-01-31T03:00:13.827Z
The double-headed eagle on his shield is still prominent, and the crowded detail of his mailed armour and the lacings of his surcoat are as distinct as when sculptured six centuries ago. The Brighton Road The Classic Highway to the South 2012-01-24T03:00:26.933Z
The mantle is the common surcoat worn by the secular warriors of the day, and is not the habit of the Temple. The History of the Knights Templars, the Temple Church, and the Temple 2012-01-18T03:00:11.003Z
Their meeting-place was a great plain, and for miles nothing was to be seen but the blaze of armour and gay surcoats, the waving of plumes and banners, and all the proud circumstance of chivalry. Legends & Romances of Spain 2012-01-10T03:00:18.593Z
He is shown wearing the curious surcoat then in fashion, known as a cyclas, which, in front, reached only to the waist, and, behind, to the knees. Highways and Byways in Cambridge and Ely 2012-02-03T03:00:22.657Z
LI Hear yet more of the vesture worn by the haughty dame; From Azagouc resplendent her silken surcoat came Of all-surpassing richness, that from about her shone The eye-bedimming lustre of many a precious stone. The Nibelungenlied Revised Edition 2012-01-04T03:00:37.750Z
He wore a sort of long tunic, or surcoat, so thickly set with jewels that the material, a kind of light-colored silk, was overlaid and almost hidden. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 20, No. 120, October, 1867. 2011-12-12T03:00:23.897Z
He was dressed in a tight-fitting surcoat of green, with green trunk-hose and stockings of the same colour. The Honour of Savelli A Romance 2011-12-10T03:00:15.560Z
The surcoat, which laced up the back, is of velvet, and well padded. Curious Church Customs and Cognate Subjects 2011-12-02T03:00:21.090Z
He sprang forth from his bed without further speech, and with nothing but a surcoat on his back hastened to the door. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z
She bore on her silk surcoat gold spangles light and thin, That quivering gave sweet glimpses of her fair snowy skin. The Nibelungenlied Revised Edition 2012-01-04T03:00:37.750Z
Miss Belchamber was dressed in a sleeveless surcoat chess-boarded with large black and white squares; the skirt beneath it was of dark blue linen; and there were beards of leather on her large brown brogues. A Crooked Mile 2011-10-03T02:00:26.870Z
She rushed at the boxes to look at her surcoat. The Works of Honor? de Balzac About Catherine de' Medici, Seraphita and Other Stories 2011-09-02T02:00:23.810Z
It is not a little remarkable that the arms of neither shield nor surcoat bear any label or mark of cadency, but are simply royal arms. Curious Church Customs and Cognate Subjects 2011-12-02T03:00:21.090Z
Hull was standing a little obliquely to the blow, the dagger glanced upon his leather surcoat, cut a long groove, and glanced harmlessly away. House of Torment A Tale of the Remarkable Adventures of Mr. John Commendone, Gentleman to King Phillip II of Spain at the English Court 2011-07-15T02:00:24.257Z
I cannot understand how the skin could be seen under a silken surcoat, which was so strong as never to have been cut by weapon, and which was moreover worn over a breastplate. The Nibelungenlied Revised Edition 2012-01-04T03:00:37.750Z
Mr. Smiley evidently represents a valorous knight—else why that dish-cover shield, that saucepan helmet, that long surcoat of nightshirt in the place of mail? John Leech, His Life and Work. Vol. 1 2011-07-10T02:00:25.223Z
Father," said Christophe, leaning on the back of the old man's chair, "send me off to Blois with Queen Marie's surcoat, and to ask for the money, or I am a lost man. The Works of Honor? de Balzac About Catherine de' Medici, Seraphita and Other Stories 2011-09-02T02:00:23.810Z
Now, too, the viable heralds of Spring approach, but do not appear; or rather, they appear, but have not yet put on their gorgeous tabards or surcoats of many colours. Mirror of the Months 2011-05-21T02:00:10.227Z
By this time Raymond had washed his face and hands, and had brushed most of the grime from his clothes, having removed his white surcoat and breastplate. The Winning of the Golden Spurs 2011-05-17T02:00:18.050Z
She still struck at those who tried to seize her; but an archer came behind her, and, grasping the gold-embroidered surcoat that she wore, dragged her from her horse. Heroines That Every Child Should Know Tales for Young People of the World's Heroines of All Ages 2011-05-04T02:00:19.257Z
Roussilac personally met the treacherous old man upon the heights, and dazzled his savage eyes with the splendour of a blue surcoat, upon which gleamed the fleur-de-lys worked in gold. The Plowshare and the Sword A Tale of Old Quebec 2011-02-24T03:01:05.143Z
If the Queens want their surcoats, they will send for them. The Works of Honor? de Balzac About Catherine de' Medici, Seraphita and Other Stories 2011-09-02T02:00:23.810Z
Over this was worn a surcoat of blue and gold brocade, trimmed with fur to match, and embellished with a stomacher of jewels valued at �60,000. The Evolution of Fashion 2011-01-06T03:00:44.710Z
Directly the squire caught sight of his emblazoned surcoat and shield he recognised the Frenchman—it was none other than the Count of Tancarville! The Winning of the Golden Spurs 2011-05-17T02:00:18.050Z
The long, sleeveless surcoat seen over King John’s mail on his broad seal goes through the century and is often embroidered with arms. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 6 "Armour Plates" to "Arundel, Earls of"
She saw before her a tall man, sallow and dark, his hair falling in snaky lines to his shoulders, the golden fleur-de-lys worked upon his blue surcoat making his face the more sickly by comparison. The Plowshare and the Sword A Tale of Old Quebec 2011-02-24T03:01:05.143Z
"To be sure; an ermine surcoat she spoke of but yesterday," said the Cardinal. The Works of Honor? de Balzac About Catherine de' Medici, Seraphita and Other Stories 2011-09-02T02:00:23.810Z
The next important change was the surcoat and tight bodice, which was fastened in front to fit the figure. The Evolution of Fashion 2011-01-06T03:00:44.710Z
Marching four abreast, their white surcoats soiled with mud, water, and dust, came the Portchester garrison. The Winning of the Golden Spurs 2011-05-17T02:00:18.050Z
The horseman’s shield went with the surcoat, its disuse hastened by the perfection of armour, and the banners of leaders remained as the only armorial signs commonly seen in war. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 6 "Armour Plates" to "Arundel, Earls of"
He descended, and the linked surcoat soon invested his person. Calavar or The Knight of The Conquest, A Romance of Mexico
“Arms” or “armorial bearings” are the heraldic devices displayed by knights in battle on the defensive armour or embroidered on the surcoat worn over the armour and hence called “coats of arms.” Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 5 "Arculf" to "Armour, Philip"
Men wore eight indispensable articles of dress, the shirt, breeches, stockings, shoes, coat, surcoat or cotehardie, mantle, and head dress. The Evolution of Fashion 2011-01-06T03:00:44.710Z
Nearer and nearer came the sound of conflict, till Raymond and his comrades perceived the red-crossed surcoats of the Englishmen pressing back the discomfited Genoese. The Winning of the Golden Spurs 2011-05-17T02:00:18.050Z
Over all is the sleeveless surcoat, the skirt before cut squarely off at the height of the fork of the leg, the skirt behind falling to below the knee. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 6 "Armour Plates" to "Arundel, Earls of"
Above the armour was usually worn some outer dress, a surcoat or mantle of rich material.  Rambles in an Old City comprising antiquarian, historical, biographical and political associations
His surcoat was bordered with ermine, and he wore around his neck a heavy gold chain, to which hung a pastoral cross enriched with jewels. Barbarossa; An Historical Novel of the XII Century.
The coat or under-dress corresponded with the tunic of the ancients, and was entirely hidden, with the exception of the sleeves, by the surcoat. The Evolution of Fashion 2011-01-06T03:00:44.710Z
He was accoutred cap-�-pie in banded mail with aillettes, rerebraces, vambraces, and roundels, his richly embroidered surcoat being emblazoned with his arms. The Winning of the Golden Spurs 2011-05-17T02:00:18.050Z
Before 1350 the long surcoat of the 13th century was still further shortened, the tails being cut off squarely with the front. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 6 "Armour Plates" to "Arundel, Earls of"
Then there was a hooded cloak, with short sleeves, or with the sleeves cut right away, a sort of hooded surcoat. English Costume
His costly armor and proud bearing was not that of a robber, for his shield was magnificently embossed in silver, the border of his surcoat richly embroidered, and his sword-belt inlaid with precious jewels. Barbarossa; An Historical Novel of the XII Century.
Retainers in the households of the wealthy, were provided with surcoats and mantles twice a year, of their patron's favourite colour, and this was called the livr�e, from a French word signifying to distribute. The Evolution of Fashion 2011-01-06T03:00:44.710Z
But on this particular morning Raymond, awaiting the jailer's footsteps, carefully removed his surcoat and hid behind the door. The Winning of the Golden Spurs 2011-05-17T02:00:18.050Z
The loose folds of this surcoat are gathered at the waist by a narrow belt, the sword hanging from a broader belt carried across the hip. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 6 "Armour Plates" to "Arundel, Earls of"
There was a garment in this reign which was the keynote of costume at the time, and this was the surcoat. English Costume
She was dressed in a surcoat and mantle of white tissue trimmed with ermine, and wore a robe of crimson brocade stiff with gems. The Wives of Henry the Eighth and the Parts They Played in History
On his surcoat are embroidered three lions rampant, the arms of Fitz-Roger. The Strife of the Roses and Days of the Tudors in the West
Directly the man entered he made, as was his wont, direct for the bench, when the squire, springing upon him from behind, muffled his head in the surcoat and bore him to the ground. The Winning of the Golden Spurs 2011-05-17T02:00:18.050Z
They were clothed in complete mail, over which they wore surcoats of violet-colored velvet, while the caparisons of their horses were of cloth of gold. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2
Broad borders of design edged the gowns at the foot and at the neck, and heraldic devices were sewn upon the surcoats. English Costume
He then enumerates the parts of her dress, consisting of mantles lined with sable, surcoats, neck linens, wimples, petticoats, shifts, pelices, jewels, chaplets of fresh flowers, buckles of gold, rings, robes, and rich furs. Women of England
He is clad in a surcoat which reaches to the knee. Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Wells A Description of Its Fabric and a Brief History of the Episcopal See
Thus we are told in Amadis that the Emperor of Rome, on his black surcoat, had a golden chain-work woven, which device he swore never to lay aside till he had Amadis in chains. The Art of Needle-work, from the Earliest Ages, 3rd ed. Including Some Notices of the Ancient Historical Tapestries
The association of surcoats of mail and rope slippers is incongruous; but what does that reck? Romantic Spain A Record of Personal Experiences (Vol. II)
The tabard was an embroidered surcoat—that is, a surcoat on which was displayed the heraldic device of the owner. English Costume
Twenty yards behind him followed a clump of lancers; but these halted as soon as they came in view of the trysting-place, while the gentleman in the fur surcoat continued to advance alone. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 8 (of 25)
Knight, hauberk and surcoat of mail, cylindrical helmet, shield on left side; delapidated. Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Wells A Description of Its Fabric and a Brief History of the Episcopal See
The same romance gives the following incident regarding a surcoat. The Art of Needle-work, from the Earliest Ages, 3rd ed. Including Some Notices of the Ancient Historical Tapestries
The ancient London tailors made both men's and women's apparel, also soldiers' quilted surcoats, the padded lining of armour, and probably the trappings of war-horses. Old and New London Volume I
There was an increase of heraldic ornament in this age, and the surcoats were often covered with a large device. English Costume
On the purple surcoat, lined with red, gold buttons gleam. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98, January 25th, 1890
Robert Curthouse,* bearded, the right hand draws aside part of the surcoat, exposing right leg in curious hose; left leg covered by surcoat. Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Wells A Description of Its Fabric and a Brief History of the Episcopal See
The tabards or surcoats which knights wore over their armour was the article of dress in which they most delighted to display their magnificence. The Art of Needle-work, from the Earliest Ages, 3rd ed. Including Some Notices of the Ancient Historical Tapestries
The sculptured effigy on the tomb over which it is suspended is absolutely clothed in the same surcoat, with the same accidents of embroidery, as if it had been modelled from it. Needlework As Art
These surcoats were sometimes of fine cloth of gold covered with an intricate, delicate pattern in which beasts, birds, and foliage mingled in arabesque. English Costume
The citizens struck out with their silvered staves, but the heavy armour under their white surcoats hindered them. The Fifth Queen And How She Came to Court
Knight in surcoat over chain armour, hauberk but no helmet; right arm and left hand gone, but head turned to left and attitude is that of drawing or sheathing his sword. Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Wells A Description of Its Fabric and a Brief History of the Episcopal See
Across this surcoat was worn the scarf, the indispensable appendage of a knight when fully equipped: it was usually the gift of his “ladye-love,” and embroidered by her own fair hand. The Art of Needle-work, from the Earliest Ages, 3rd ed. Including Some Notices of the Ancient Historical Tapestries
The surcoat of the Black Prince in Canterbury Cathedral is a noteworthy example. Needlework As Art
Sixth, a surcoat sometimes, at others a cloak held together by a brooch, or made for travelling with a hood. English Costume
The heat and the gentle wind soon dried her armour of spines and surcoat of leaves. Creatures of the Night A Book of Wild Life in Western Britain
Edfleda, flowing hair, in supertunic or surcoat with long and wide sleeves, head covered with veil, which hangs behind, no wimple. Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Wells A Description of Its Fabric and a Brief History of the Episcopal See
Under his black fur-trimmed surcoat he wears a doublet of gold brocade. Holbein
The surcoat of the Black Prince, of embroidered velvet, still hangs above his monument, on which it is exactly reproduced. Needlework As Art
This surcoat was also fastened by a belt at the waist. English Costume
Here and there, mailed papal archers in gold and white surcoats strode, crossbows on their shoulders, alert for pilfering. The Saracen: The Holy War
Knight in surcoat, mail hauberk and chausses, shield on left side. Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Wells A Description of Its Fabric and a Brief History of the Episcopal See
Just after David's ninth birthday Geoffrey Langmuir, his father, had ridden out to war in gleaming mail with a cross of red silk sewn on his white surcoat. The Saracen: Land of the Infidel
A splendidly gorgeous figure he presented, for over his close-fitting suit of claret cloth he wore a surcoat of white velvet ornamented with gold lace and buttons of amethyst. The Doomsman
Third, there was a surcoat like to a man’s, not over-long or full, with the sleeve-holes cut out wide; this went over both or either of the other gowns. English Costume
The door opened, and Tilia was there, dressed in a long green silk tunic and a yellow satin surcoat. The Saracen: The Holy War
Knight, spurred, in surcoat only, with sword girded outside, no mail, but close-fitting cap and fillet on head: the fillet was used for the large cylindrical helmet to rest on. Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Wells A Description of Its Fabric and a Brief History of the Episcopal See
Simon felt rivulets running down his own back, under his padded cotton undershirt, mail hauberk, and surcoat. The Saracen: Land of the Infidel
Yoshimitsu at once changed his own brocade surcoat for the abbot's torn vestment, and subsequently, when conducting his visitor on a boating excursion, the shogun carried the priest's footgear. A History of the Japanese People From the Earliest Times to the End of the Meiji Era
This surcoat was loose and easy, and was held in at the waist by a belt. English Costume
Simon suspected the price had gone up when the host saw the scarlet silk cape and gold-embroidered purple surcoat he had worn in the vain hope of impressing the ships' captains. The Saracen: The Holy War
Joan crossed the bridge on a grey charger, in a surcoat of crimson silk, rode through the redoubt beyond the bridge, and attacked the Burgundians. The Red True Story Book
His handsome violet silk tunic reminded Simon that his own surcoat was travel-stained and that Thierry had not polished his mail in days. The Saracen: Land of the Infidel
Before them spread the whole host of the Barbarian as far as the eye could reach,—a tossing sea of golden shields, scarlet surcoats, silver lance-heads,—awaiting with its human billows to engulf them. A Victor of Salamis
A surcoat split from shoulder to hem, or sewn up except for a wide armhole. English Costume
They were wearing swords and purple surcoats over mail shirts. The Saracen: The Holy War
This represents a knight in a hauberk of mail covered by a surcoat, and drawing his sword slightly out of its sheath, pendent on his left.  Records of Woodhall Spa and Neighbourhood Historical, Anecdotal, Physiographical, and Archaeological, with Other Matter
The two farm horses that drew the cart, chosen for their docility, also wore red surcoats. The Saracen: Land of the Infidel
And nought else she saw of him for that time save the gleam of his scarlet surcoat and a flash of his helm in the May sunlight. The Sundering Flood
The surcoat was a long garment without sleeves, and with a split down the sides from the shoulder to the top of the thigh; through this split was seen the cotehardie and the hip-belt. English Costume
They wore glossy silk surcoats over mail that covered them from chin to fingertips. The Saracen: The Holy War
All alike wore blue surcoats laced with gold. The Seven Wives Of Bluebeard 1920
Alain was dressed in a white linen surcoat and a white silk mantle. The Saracen: Land of the Infidel
With a double-headed eagle on Leo’s crimson shield, and Leo’s velvet surcoat over his coat of mail, Roger did obeisance to the emperor and then walked into the lists. The Red Romance Book
In the country, of course, simpler garments prevail, and plain surcoats and cotehardies are wrapped in cloaks and mantles of homespun material. English Costume
The intersection of the limbs of the red cross on the Frank's white surcoat made a perfect spot to aim at. The Saracen: The Holy War
One was a Christian knight in a coat of linked mail, over which he wore a surcoat of embroidered cloth, much frayed and bearing more than once the arms of the wearer—a couchant leopard. Tales of Fantasy and Fact
He inspected the bows of even the eight Armenians, in their bright red surcoats, who would fight beside the Venetians. The Saracen: Land of the Infidel
I can see him now, a rich surcoat over his gilded armor; the queen-mother, an amorous Dulcinea, gazing at him, with all her soul in her eyes; the brilliant company startled; even the king overawed. Under the Rose
The edges of the surcoat are furred somewhat heavily, and the skirt often has a deep border of fur. English Costume
The surcoats of knights and horses were ablaze with red and blue, orange and yellow. The Saracen: The Holy War
Sir Ranulph was represented as sheathed in a complete suit of mail, decorated with his emblazoned and gilded surcoat, his arm leaning upon the pommel of a weighty curtal-axe. Rookwood
De Puys, like Simon, wore a purple surcoat on which the three gold crowns of Gobignon were embroidered over and over again. The Saracen: Land of the Infidel
The royal fleurs-de-lis and lions on the surcoat, with an escocheon of pretence bearing the arms of Leon and Castilla—the princely coronet surrounding the helmet—were enough to tell the tale. The White Rose of Langley A Story of the Olden Time
Sometimes a band of metal ornament runs across the top of the breast and down the centre of the surcoat, coming below the fur edging. English Costume
He saw a tall figure in a red surcoat with a red helmet shaped like a bishop's miter. The Saracen: The Holy War
His visor was raised, and his face visible; but his surcoat was slashed and covered with mire and blood, so that the eye could no longer discern the device embroidered on it. Mistress Margery
On this occasion, the King himself over his armour wore a surcoat with the Arms of Sir Thomas de Bradestone. The Handbook to English Heraldry
My father they set on the smallest and poorest horse they could find in the army, clad in an emblazoned surcoat such as he was used to wear. The Well in the Desert An Old Legend of the House of Arundel
The cotehardie, of a different colour to the surcoat, has tight sleeves with buttons from elbow to little finger. English Costume
There it was, in the midst of a ring of knights with tattered cloaks and surcoats—Manfred's young poets and musicians. The Saracen: The Holy War
Doublets of gray silk and surcoats of purple, And ruffs of russet round each little throat, Wearing such garb they had crossed the waters, Mariners sailing with never a boat. The Posy Ring A Book of Verse for Children
Their device is a silver cross of eight 276 points, No. 107, charged upon a black field, or worn upon a black surcoat or mantle. The Handbook to English Heraldry
Clisson is in armour, Marguerite has her hair plaited and confined in a network of pearls; she wears a long robe, with a surcoat above, furred with ermine. Brittany & Its Byways
Enter Two Angels in white, with scarlet wings; also, Four Ladies in gowns of red and green; also an Angel, bearing in his hands a surcoat of white, with a red cross. The Defence of Guenevere and Other Poems
Two men rode in the center wearing bowl-shaped steel helmets and gleaming gray mail shirts without surcoats. The Saracen: The Holy War
A riding-robe and surcoat of satin were upon him, low-cut shoes of soft leather were on his feet, and in his girdle was a golden-hilted sword. King Arthur's Knights The Tales Re-told for Boys & Girls
True armorial or heraldic bearings, duly granted or inherited, and rightly borne: so entitled, from having been depicted by warriors of the Middle Ages upon their surcoats, worn by them over their armour. The Handbook to English Heraldry
The gorget is of edge-ringed mail, the surcoat is blazoned with a chevron between three leopard's faces. Bell's Cathedrals: The Abbey Church of Tewkesbury with some Account of the Priory Church of Deerhurst Gloucestershire
I saw his head and surcoat upon a Moorish lance; and the army was overthrown and fled!’ The Knickerbocker, or New-York Monthly Magazine, May 1844 Volume 23, Number 5
He wore one, too, on the breast of his purple and gold surcoat. The Saracen: The Holy War
His surcoat was of like color and adornment, and the plumes that waved above his burnished helmet were of the purest white. The Knickerbocker, or New-York Monthly Magazine, April 1844 Volume 23, Number 4
He, too, donned and went to office in ‘the vest and surcoat and tunic as ’twas call’d, after his Majesty had brought the whole Court to it. Sylva, Vol. 1 (of 2) Or A Discourse of Forest Trees
Two are figures of cross-legged knights in chain armour and surcoats: one is a female figure wimpled. Notes and Queries, Number 190, June 18, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.
It is commonly known as William de Foix, and represents, in a slightly mutilated form, a knight in surcoat and complete ringed armour of the thirteenth century. Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Winchester A Description of Its Fabric and a Brief History of the Episcopal See
His surcoat was ripped, showing the mail underneath, and she saw dark stains on the purple and gold. The Saracen: The Holy War
When the Christians beheld the surcoat, and knew the features of the prince, they were struck with horror, and heart and hand failed them. The Knickerbocker, or New-York Monthly Magazine, April 1844 Volume 23, Number 4
All the magnificence of knightly apparel was concentrated in the surcoat, a splendid embroidered or gem-decked tunic to the knees, which was worn over the coat of mail. Arts and Crafts in the Middle Ages A Description of Mediaeval Workmanship in Several of the Departments of Applied Art, Together with Some Account of Special Artisans in the Early Renaissance
But he set his teeth, and pulled at the skirt of his surcoat, as hardly for his passion he said, ‘Yes.’ The World of Romance being Contributions to The Oxford and Cambridge Magazine, 1856
If the knight were a crusader, a red cross was embroidered thus on the surcoat. The Vision of Sir Launfal And Other Poems by James Russell Lowell; Edited with an Introduction and Notes by Julian W. Abernethy, PH.D.
He had taken off his surcoat and breastplate, and with her head against his chest she could feel his heart beating strong and fast under his silk robe. The Saracen: The Holy War
When lo!--up sprung a delightful crop of Lilies, Donatuses, Mandevilles, Turrecrematas, Brandts, Matthews of Cracow--in vellum surcoats, white in colour, firm in substance, and most talkative in turning over their leaves! A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume Three
These surcoats were often trimmed with costly furs, ermine or vair, the latter being similar to what we now call squirrel, being part gray and part white. Arts and Crafts in the Middle Ages A Description of Mediaeval Workmanship in Several of the Departments of Applied Art, Together with Some Account of Special Artisans in the Early Renaissance
Inside the wing to the right we see the soldiers of the Lord on fine chargers, simple and noble figures in bright armour, with surcoats of varied form and colour. Great Pictures, As Seen and Described by Famous Writers
Only the soldierly aspect of the place remained—Might in a faded surcoat, her shabby scabbard hiding a loose bright blade.... Berry And Co.
Manfred was in mail, covered by a knee-length yellow and black surcoat. The Saracen: The Holy War
The figure of the knight is represented in chain armour, over which is a surcoat, on which his arms are emblazoned. The Manual of Heraldry; Fifth Edition Being a Concise Description of the Several Terms Used, and Containing a Dictionary of Every Designation in the Science
Moreover, they had on over their hauberks surcoats which were half scarlet and half purple, strewn about with golden stars. The Hollow Land
He was arrayed neither for the chase nor for the fight, but wore a surcoat of white satin and about him a loose scarf of purple, with a golden apple at each corner. Stories from Le Morte D'Arthur and the Mabinogion
Twelve French knights came riding foremost in surcoats of blue velvet with sleeves of yellow silk, their horses trapped in blue, with white crosses powdered on their hangings. The Reign of Henry the Eighth, Volume 1 (of 3)
The knight was cased in plate armour, covered with a surcoat, emblazoned with his arms, and his feet resting upon a hound. The Lancashire Witches A Romance of Pendle Forest
He threw off his cloak; underneath appeared a complete suit of proof armour, and a surcoat, on which was emblazoned the badge of the Fitz-Eustace. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1
And on this car lay the King, whose head and hands were bare; and he had on him a surcoat, half purple and half scarlet, strewn with golden stars. The Hollow Land
The sun shone upon the gems and goldwork of their helmets, upon lances and pennons, upon buckler and embroidered surcoat. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12)
A second, or upper tunic, much shorter than the under robe, was also the fashion; and, perhaps, it may be considered as the surcoat generally worn by the Normans. Godey's Lady's Book, Vol. 42, January, 1851
Over all she wore a surcoat of azure silk, lined with white, and edged with gold. The Lancashire Witches A Romance of Pendle Forest
She was enveloped from head to foot in a long gown or habit; over this was cast a richly-embroidered purple silk surcoat or cloak, embellished with those ephemeral absurdities called pocketing-sleeves. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1
The youth wore a tunic under a surcoat embroidered round the neck, and he stood motionless, a sceptre in his hand. The Cathedral
In token of triumph, the Araucanian officers dressed themselves in the clothes and armour of their slain enemies, and Caupolican decorated himself with the armour and surcoat of Valdivia, which was magnificently embroidered with gold. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels - Volume 05 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time
Pelisses, trimmed with fur, and loose surcoats, were also worn, as well as wimples, an article of attire worn round the neck under the veil. Godey's Lady's Book, Vol. 42, January, 1851
He had a blue surcoat and blue housings for his horse. The Life and Death of Richard Yea-and-Nay
Edward was dressed in a glittering surcoat of crimson silk, worked with lions and fleurs-de-lis. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1
The companion statue, on the opposite side of the door, was that of Saint Theodore of Heraclea, wearing a coat of mail, and a surcoat, and also holding a shield and spear. The Cathedral
The seal bears on the obverse a mounted knight, in a long surcoat, with a triangular shield, his head covered by a conical helmet, with a nasal. An Illustrated History of Ireland from AD 400 to 1800
The veils and wimples were richly embroidered, and worked in gold; the surcoat and mantle were worn of the richest materials; and the hair was turned up under a gold caul. Godey's Lady's Book, Vol. 42, January, 1851
He ungirt his sword, took off helm and circlet, cloak, blazoned surcoat, the girdle of his county. The Life and Death of Richard Yea-and-Nay
Men understood Living was pleasant to him as he wore His careless surcoat, glanced some missive o'er, Propped on his truncheon in the public way. The Poetry Of Robert Browning
She wore a rich surcoat and a red sash, and all the efforts of the Burgundians were directed against her. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 3
In new armor with a smart emblazoned surcoat the lean pedant sat conspicuously erect; and as he went he sang defiantly, taunting the weakness of his flesh. Chivalry
The robe is represented as having had tight sleeves and a train, over which was worn a surcoat and mantle, with cords and tassels. Godey's Lady's Book, Vol. 42, January, 1851
They say that he himself led the charge, covered in a wonderful silken surcoat, colour of a bullfinch's breast, and wrought upon in black and white heraldry. The Life and Death of Richard Yea-and-Nay
But upon the four fell the burden of the day, for they were known of all by the embroidered arms upon their surcoat, and the device fashioned on the shield. French Mediaeval Romances from the Lays of Marie de France
He was a short man of great breadth of shoulder, with vizor closed, and no blazonry upon his simple white surcoat or plain black shield. The White Company
Down the road from Holywood a gentleman in very rich and bright armour, and wearing over that a surcoat of the rarest furs, came pacing on a splendid charger.  The Black Arrow
The King goeth into the chamber and the Queen with him, and doeth the King be apparelled in a robe of cloth of silk all furred of ermine, with coat, surcoat and mantle. The High History of the Holy Graal
After a while he took a deep breath, a fumbling step forward; and Des Barres, leaning out over the saddle, caught him by the surcoat. The Life and Death of Richard Yea-and-Nay
Slipping the key into the pocket of his tunic and covering the bundle with his long surcoat, De Vac stepped out into the darkness of the alley and hastened toward the dock. The Outlaw of Torn
Here and there among the moving throng of dark jerkins and of white surcoats were scattered dashes of scarlet and blue, the whimples or shawls of the women. The White Company
Twenty yards behind him followed a clump of lances; but these halted as soon as they came in view of the trysting-place, while the gentleman in the fur surcoat continued to advance alone. The Black Arrow
Now we are for the road I must be an armed knight again: forsooth I unbound my hair e'en now and let my surcoat hang loose about me in token that thou wottest my secret. The Well at the World's End: a tale
He had a red plume above his leopard crest, a white surcoat over his hauberk, with three red leopards upon it. The Life and Death of Richard Yea-and-Nay
Scarcely half an hour had elapsed before a cold drizzle set in, so that they were indeed a sorry company that splashed along the muddy road, wrapped in mantle and surcoat. The Outlaw of Torn
The knight wears the collar of SS, and his arms are on his surcoat. Yorkshire
“My surcoat to a leather belt, it would be you!” cried the old archer.  The Black Arrow
They robbed the corpses of their surcoats, which they tore in strips. Domnei A Comedy of Woman-Worship
Before it was grey in the east he did so, fully armed in mail, with his red surcoat of leopards upon him, his sword girt, his spurs strapped on. The Life and Death of Richard Yea-and-Nay
His tiny surcoat of scarlet velvet was rich with embroidery, while beneath was a close-fitting tunic of white silk. The Outlaw of Torn
Over his hauberk he wore a black surcoat, without device of any kind, and his foot and leg gear were of the same hue; wherefore may we call him the Black Knight.  The Water of the Wondrous Isles
The merchant was a fair, portly man, in a buff surcoat and velvet cap. Wolfert's Roost and Miscellanies
My Cid wore light armour, and his surcoat over it: long was his beard. Chronicle of the Cid
Richard had a red surcoat and a blown red plume in his cap. The Life and Death of Richard Yea-and-Nay
So rode they two-and-two until the great courtyard blazed with flashing steel and broidered surcoats. The Geste of Duke Jocelyn
He was all-armed and had a red surcoat, and rode a great shining bay horse.  The Water of the Wondrous Isles
Then came the Knight Marshal on a caparisoned steed, himself in a suit of gilt armour, and in a richly embroidered surcoat. Endymion
Over his shoulders hung a strong surcoat, made of the dressed skin of a huge wild boar, the hoofs being of solid silver and the tusks of the same. Quentin Durward
This, however, did not affect the travellers, for the gates were opened the moment the emblazonings on the surcoat of the herald could be made out. At Agincourt
For now, the ten knights having chosen one to represent them, forth rode their champion resplendent in shining mail and green surcoat with heralds before to proclaim his name and rank. The Geste of Duke Jocelyn
These sleeves were the only part of it which were exposed, the rest being completely covered by the surcoats, or cotte-hardie, a name the origin of which is obscure. Manners, Customs, and Dress During the Middle Ages and During the Renaissance Period
The knight wears the collar of S.S., and his arms are on his surcoat. Yorkshire—Coast and Moorland Scenes
The stranger speedily made his appearance, a personage of a gallant and fiery bearing, clad in a surcoat white as snow, with a white streamer for a crest. Stories from the Italian Poets: with Lives of the Writers, Volume 2
The colour of surcoat and armour in the field was the colour of the gown he wore in hall. Arthurian Chronicles: Roman de Brut
The surcoat is of black lined with white. Two Centuries of Costume in America, Volume 1 (1620-1820)
The ordinary material of the surcoat for the rich was cloth, either scarlet, blue, or reddish brown, or two or more of these colours mixed together; and for the poor, linsey-woolsey or fustian. Manners, Customs, and Dress During the Middle Ages and During the Renaissance Period
Glancing up therefore, Beltane presently espied a knight who bestrode a great and goodly war-horse; a youthful knight and debonair, slender and shapely in his bright mail and surcoat of flame-coloured samite. Beltane the Smith
He was sheathed in complete mail, over which was thrown a French surcoat of dark silk brocade. The History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella the Catholic — Volume 1
The Maids of Honour had dresses and surcoats trimmed with gold and silver. Life of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen — Volume 1
From this vest, or surcoat, was developed a coat, with skirts, such as had become, ere the year 1700, the universal wear of English and American men. Two Centuries of Costume in America, Volume 1 (1620-1820)
The Count buried his face in his hands, and through the links in his surcoat the tremor which shook his body was apparent. The Prince of India — Volume 02
Herewith the stranger knight loosed belt and surcoat and drew forth a long sword whose broad blade glittered in the firelight, and gave its massy hilt to Beltane's grasp. Beltane the Smith
A surcoat of light green cloth hung at the back half hiding a small round shield of burnished brass; at the left side there was a cimeter, and in the right hand a lance. The Prince of India — Volume 01
She was arrayed in the Pomeranian costume—namely, a white silk under-robe, and over it a surcoat of azure velvet, brocaded with silver, and open in front. Sidonia, the Sorceress : the Supposed Destroyer of the Whole Reigning Ducal House of Pomerania — Volume 1
This coat was called a surcoat or tunic. Two Centuries of Costume in America, Volume 1 (1620-1820)
And the knights who had been admitted to the full honors of the Order had a scarlet surcoat, likewise with the white cross, over their armor. A Book of Golden Deeds
Thereafter the herald paced slowly round the lists, and behind him rode Sir Gilles, his blazon of the three stooping falcons plain for all men to see, on gleaming shield and surcoat. Beltane the Smith
A sleeveless surcoat of velvet, plain green in color, overlaid the mail without a crease or wrinkle, except at the edge of the skirt. The Prince of India — Volume 01
"Then I am quite safe," she said, and she hid her face against his surcoat. Via Crucis
Joan crossed the bridge on a gray charger, in a surcoat of crimson silk, rode through the redoubt beyond the bridge, and attacked the Burgundians. The Junior Classics — Volume 7 Stories of Courage and Heroism
His helmet was royally plumed, and the golden lion of Scotland gleamed from under his sable surcoat. The Scottish Chiefs
And all these Shepherd-folk wore over their hauberks white woollen surcoats broidered with green and red. The Roots of the Mountains; Wherein Is Told Somewhat of the Lives of the Men of Burgdale
"Yes, I will stitch a little cross upon his surcoat," assented Kriemhild. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 3
"It is a knight's surcoat, sir," answered the man. Via Crucis
And even supposing that after many days your books return to you in leathern surcoats bravely tricked with gold, you have scarce yet weathered the Cape and sailed into halcyon seas. Pagan Papers
You, a belted Knight, in your plain Esquire's helmet, and the blood-stained surcoat! The Lances of Lynwood
Then the fair Brunhild called for her battle gear, her arms, and her breastplate of gold and her mighty shield; and over all she drew a surcoat of silk, marvellously made. Heroes Every Child Should Know
A hundred Knights of Malta, on foot, wearing over their armor surcoats of crimson blazoned with the white cross, bore the brunt of the assault. Pioneers of France in the New World
They were riding leisurely, but all in mail, some having surcoats with devices embroidered thereon, and most of them with their heads uncovered, their steel caps and hoods of mail hanging at their saddle-bows. Via Crucis
She did on a surcoat of silk from Libya, that had never been pierced in combat, cunningly fashioned and embroidered, and shining with precious stones. The Fall of the Niebelungs
These were followed by 200 knights—the very flower of French chivalry for birth and valour—shouldering their heavy iron maces, their armour covered by purple, gold-embroidered surcoats. The Life of Cesare Borgia
He was clad in a surcoat of blue satin and a close ringed mail shirt; his face was as the moon when it rises and no hair was upon his cheeks. The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 02
He wore a surcoat of yellow velvet, and his eyes were very kindly and affectionate when they rested on Galeotto and from Galeotto passed on to take survey of me. The Strolling Saint; being the confessions of the high and mighty Agostino D'Anguissola, tyrant of Mondolfo and Lord of Carmina in the state of Piacenza
His heart sank suddenly within him, and his fingers clutched at the breast of his tunic under his surcoat, as though the pain were bodily and real. Via Crucis
He was modestly attired in a garb of mourning—a sayo, or loose surcoat, of dark cloth, a simple albornoz or Moorish mantle, and a turban of dazzling whiteness. Chronicle of the Conquest of Granada
His dress also was of the same cut as the first man’s, though somewhat gayer, the surcoat being light green with a golden spray embroidered on the breast, and his belt being of filagree silver-work. News from Nowhere, or, an Epoch of Rest : being some chapters from a utopian romance
The coat of mail and surcoat, decorated with rubies and precious stones, together with other rich trophies once ornamenting this tomb, were carried off by the Parliamentary plunderers. Windsor Castle
On his surcoat and shield were the arms of a red griffin. Sir Nigel
"He is a knight," said Dunstan, "for he wears his surcoat and sword- belt under his mantle." Via Crucis
With him came a gallant train, well armed and mounted and decorated with rich surcoats and panaches of feathers. Chronicle of the Conquest of Granada
A surcoat of peach-colored samite and a purfled doublet of vair bespoke him noble, as did his brilliant eye, his exquisitely chiselled nose, and his curling chestnut ringlets. Burlesques
He was attired in a buff jerkin, over which he wore a loose great surcoat; had a flat velvet cap on his head; and carried a stout staff in his hand. Windsor Castle
On one side of him sat the red-faced and choleric Lord Clermont, with the same blue Virgin in golden rays upon his surcoat which had caused his quarrel with Chandos the night before. Sir Nigel
But even as he spoke, Dunstan held up the surcoat for him to put on over his head, the skirts caught up in his hands, which also held the collar open. Via Crucis
Why does your mother always wear that surcoat with armorial designs, like our grandmothers of the time of Charles VII.? Notre-Dame De Paris
‘Yes; out there—he with the white bull on his surcoat,’ said Alice, dreading to look that way. The Caged Lion
The royal habiliments were completed by a hood of the same stuff as the surcoat, decorated like it with small embroidered garters, and lined with white satin. Windsor Castle
With keen eyes the English party had watched the armorial blazonry of their antagonists, for those fluttering pennons and brilliant surcoats carried a language which all men could read. Sir Nigel
Paperarello bowed, fastened the ear inside his surcoat and rode away. The Crimson Fairy Book
Then he withdrew behind the cart, with his men in livery surcoats. Notre-Dame De Paris
The helm was removed, the surcoat was stripped, and the steel corslet beneath it. The Path of the King
She wore a surcoat of white tissue, and a mantle of the same material lined with ermine. Windsor Castle
"It is surely you who have mine," said he, "since this surcoat was worked for thee by the good nuns of Windsor a long year ago." Sir Nigel
Paperarello bowed, put the nose in his surcoat, and rode away. The Crimson Fairy Book
To the old seneschal of Gavrillac who went to open there stood revealed upon the threshold a slim young man in a dark olive surcoat, the skirts of which reached down to his calves. Scaramouche
A long surcoat of dark green and crimson fell stiffy as if it covered metal, and the boots were spurred and defended in front with thin plates of steel. The Path of the King
The insignia of the Order in the days of its founder were the garter, mantle, surcoat, and hood, the George and collar being added by Henry the Eighth. Windsor Castle
A young knight, ruddy-bearded and tall, a red griffin upon his surcoat, had appeared in the opening of the tent. Sir Nigel
She bore on her silk surcoat, gold spangles light and thin, That quivering gave sweet glimpses of her fair snowy skin. Song and Legend from the Middle Ages
These surcoats were lined with fur, a band of which, wide or narrow as the case might be, bordered the outer material. Catherine De Medici
The white armour and the gay surcoat were gone. The Path of the King
The jackanapes was now fretting and struggling within my surcoat, so, opening the coat, I put him down by the chamber door.  A Monk of Fife
They were clad from head to foot in armor, with devices upon the crests and surcoats to distinguish them from their antagonists. Sir Nigel
The surcoat bore, in several places, the arms of the owner, although much defaced. The Talisman
But she was so engrossed by her surcoat that, for the moment, she did not ask herself the meaning of such indifference. Catherine De Medici
His last memory of Louis was of a boyish figure in a surcoat of blue samite, gazing tenderly on him as of bidding farewell to a brother. The Path of the King
Putting up my horse at the sign of the “Hanging Sword,” I took the ape under my great furred surcoat, and stole like a thief through the alleys, towards my master’s house.  A Monk of Fife
Clermont, with an arrow through the sky-blue Virgin on his surcoat, lay dead within ten paces of the hedge; d'Andreghen was dragged by a penniless squire from under a horse and became his prisoner. Sir Nigel
Rabourdin wore habitually a blue surcoat, a white cravat, a waistcoat crossed a la Robespierre, black trousers without straps, gray silk stockings and low shoes. Bureaucracy
Before the queen, and on the same platform, were seated, in two rows, twelve duchesses or countesses, wearing ermine surcoats, bodices, robes, and circlets,—that is to say, the coronets of duchesses and countesses. Catherine De Medici
The rider was in complete mail, over which floated a richly embroidered surcoat, and his head was protected by a crimson cap, highly ornamented, - his showy livery setting off his handsome, soldierlike person to advantage. History of the Conquest of Peru; with a preliminary view of the civilization of the Incas
If the queens want their surcoats, they must send for them. Catherine De Medici
Hernando Pizarro wore a surcoat of orange-colored velvet over his armour, according to Garcilasso, and before the battle sent notice of it to Orgonez, that the latter might distinguish him in the melee. History of the Conquest of Peru; with a preliminary view of the civilization of the Incas
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