raglan
pronunciation
How to pronounce raglan in British English:
UK [ˈræglən]
How to pronounce raglan in American English:
US ['ræɡlən]
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- Noun:
- a garment (coat or sweater) that has raglan sleeves
Word Origin
- raglan (n.)
- type of overcoat, 1863, named for British general Lord Raglan (1788-1855), commander of British forces in the Crimean War. The name is from a place in Wales.
Example
- 1. A week later , a big black horse rode on the land owned by tom raglan .
- 2. Tom raglan , the best rancher in the state , had tried with the help of his cowboys .
- 3. Bow , stand-up collar and pinafore raglan are all usual for lady .
- 4. In 1936 for instance raglan compiled a list of characteristics common to many mythological heroes : " the hero 's mother is a royal virgin " ; " the circumstances of his conception are unusual " ; " he is also reputed to be the son of a god " ; and 19 others .