Obs. Also cowter. [f. OF. coute (13th c.), later coude elbow:—L. cubitum: cf. F. coudière, for which AF. had possibly coutere.] A piece of armor to protect the elbow.
c. 1340. Gaw. & Gr. Knt., 583. Gode cowters & gay, & glouez of plate.
a. 1400[?]. Morte Arth., 2567. Bristes þe rebrace with the bronde ryche, Kerves of at þe coutere with þe clene egge.
