Definitions for: Cottise

Webster (1913) Definition: Cot"tise (k[o^]t"t[i^]s), n. [Cf. F. c[ocit]t['e]
side, L. costa rib.] (Her.)
A diminutive of the bendlet, containing one half its area or
one quarter the area of the bend. When a single cottise is
used alone it is often called a cost. See also
Couple-close.