peacoat


pea·coat

noun \ˈpē-ˌkōt\

Definition of PEACOAT

: a heavy woolen double-breasted jacket originally worn by sailors

Origin of PEACOAT

pea- (as in pea jacket) + coat
First Known Use: 1790

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