Inverness

In·ver·ness

 (ĭn′vər-nĕs′)

A city of northern Scotland on the Moray Firth at the terminus of the Caledonian Canal.

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in·ver·ness

also In·ver·ness  (ĭn′vər-nĕs′)

n.

1. A long, loose overcoat with a detachable cape having a round collar.

2. The cape of such an overcoat.

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[After Inverness.]

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Inverness

(ˌɪnvəˈnɛs)

n

1. (Placename) a city in N Scotland, administrative centre of Highland: tourism and specialized engineering. Pop: 40 949 (2001)

2. (Clothing & Fashion) (sometimes not capital) an overcoat with a removable cape

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In•ver•ness

(ˌɪn vərˈnɛs, ˈɪn vərˌnɛs)

n.

1. Also called In`ver•ness′shire (-ʃɪər, -ʃər) a historic county in NW Scotland.

2. a seaport in the Highland region, in N Scotland. 61,077; 1080 sq. mi. (2797 sq. km).

3. (often l.c.) an overcoat with a removable cape.

4. a long, full, wool or worsted cape, often in a plaid pattern.

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