couter

Etymology 1
From, said to be from an Anglo-French variant couter, cuter of continental , from.

Noun

 * 1)  A piece of armor which covers the elbow.

Alternative forms

 * coutere, cowter

Etymology 2
Perhaps from "Danubian-Gipsy cuta, gold coin", compare, reportedly used for a guinea.

Noun

 * 1)  A sovereign the coin.