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surcoat
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sur·coat  (sûrkt)
n.
1. A loose outer coat or gown.
2. A tunic worn in the Middle Ages by a knight over his armor.

[Middle English surcote, from Old French : sur-, sur- + cote, coat; see coat.]

surcoat [ˈsɜːˌkəʊt]
n
1. (Historical Terms) a tunic, often embroidered with heraldic arms, worn by a knight over his armour during the Middle Ages
2. (Clothing & Fashion) an outer coat or other garment
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.surcoat - a loose outer coat usually of rich materialsurcoat - a loose outer coat usually of rich material
coat - an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
2.surcoat - a tunic worn over a knight's armor
tunic - any of a variety of loose fitting cloaks extending to the hips or knees


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