Her. For forms see prec. [f. prec. sb.] trans. To border (a bend, fess, chevron, etc.) on both sides with cotises, barrulets, etc. See also prec., sense 2.) Hence Cotised ppl. a., Cotising vbl. sb.
1572. Bossewell, Armorie, II. 60. A bende, cotized with two cotizes.
1610. [see prec. 2].
1681. Lond. Gaz., No. 1644/4. Engraven with these Arms, viz. On a Fess Cottased between three Half-Moons, as many Roses also.
1847. Gloss. Heraldry (Parker), 89. Cotticed, Cottised, or Accosted, said of a bend borne between cottices.
1864. Boutell, Heraldry Hist. & Pop., xiv. 155. They appear … to have cotised their own silver bend with the two bendlets.
