n. [ Cf. F. côté 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. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. (Her.) Set between two cottises, -- said of a bend; or between two barrulets, -- said of a bar or fess. [ 1913 Webster ]