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greatcoat


great·coat

noun \ˈgrāt-ˌkōt\

Definition of GREATCOAT

: a heavy overcoat

Examples of GREATCOAT

  1. <the men donned their greatcoats for the ride in the open carriage>

First Known Use of GREATCOAT

circa 1685

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