surcoat

noun

sur·​coat ˈsər-ˌkōt How to pronounce surcoat (audio)
: an outer coat or cloak
specifically : a tunic worn over armor

Examples of surcoat in a Sentence

a knight in a fur-lined and hooded surcoat over a long tunic stood in the forest clearing
Recent Examples on the Web At the beginning of the service, King Charles wore a crimson surcoat that was worn by King George VI at his coronation in 1937. Isiah Magsino, Town & Country, 7 May 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English surcote, from Anglo-French, from sur- + cote coat

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of surcoat was in the 13th century

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Cite this Entry

“Surcoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surcoat. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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surcoat

noun
sur·​coat ˈsər-ˌkōt How to pronounce surcoat (audio)
: an outer coat or cloak
especially : one worn over armor

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