surcoat
pronunciation
How to pronounce surcoat in British English:
UK [ˈsɜ:kəʊt]
How to pronounce surcoat in American English:
US [ˈsɜrkoʊt]
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- Noun:
- a loose outer coat usually of rich material
- a tunic worn over a knight's armor
Word Origin
- surcoat (n.)
- "outer coat," early 14c., from Old French surcote "outer garment," from sur- "on, upon, over, above" (see sur- (1)) + cote (see coat (n.)).