justaucorps

noun

just·​au·​corps

¦zhüstə¦kō(ə)r

variants or justicoat

ˈjəstə̇ˌkōt

plural justaucorps

-r(z)

or justicoats

-ts

: a fitted coat or jacket

specifically : a man's knee-length coat with flaring and stiffened skirts worn in the late 17th and early 18th centuries

Word History

Etymology

justaucorps from French, from juste au corps close to the body; justicoat, alteration (influenced by English coat) of justaucorps

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!