box coat

box coat
1. an outer coat with a straight, unfitted back.
2. a heavy overcoat worn by coachmen.
[1815-25]

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  • box-coat — boxˈ coat noun 1. A short loose coat 2. A heavy overcoat worn by those travelling on the outside of a coach (obsolete) • • • Main Entry: ↑box …   Useful english dictionary

  • box coat — box′ coat n. 1) clo an outer coat with a straight, unfitted back 2) clo a heavy overcoat worn by coachmen • Etymology: 1815–25 …   From formal English to slang

  • box coat — n. 1. a type of heavy overcoat, formerly worn by coachmen 2. an overcoat that fits loosely, hanging straight from the shoulders …   English World dictionary

  • box coat — noun a short coat that hangs loosely from the shoulders • Hypernyms: ↑coat * * * noun Etymology: box (II) + coat; from its use by coachmen riding on the box exposed to all kinds of weather 1. : a heavy overcoat with or without shoulder capes… …   Useful english dictionary

  • box coat — noun Date: 1822 1. a heavy overcoat formerly worn for driving 2. a loose coat usually fitted at the shoulders …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • box coat — /ˈbɒks koʊt/ (say boks koht) noun 1. an outer coat with a straight, unfitted back. 2. (formerly) a heavy overcoat worn by coachmen …  

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