First Known Use: 14th century
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1coat
noun, often attributive \ˈkōt\
: an outer piece of clothing that can be long or short and that is worn to keep warm or dry
: a piece of clothing that is worn over a shirt as part of a suit
: the outer covering of fur, hair, or wool on an animal
Full Definition of COAT
1
a : an outer garment worn on the upper body and varying in length and style according to fashion and use b : something resembling a coat
2
: the external growth on an animal
3
: a layer of one substance covering another <a coat of paint>
— coat·ed \ˈkō-təd\ adjective
— coat·less adjective
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Origin of COAT
Middle English cote, from Anglo-French, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German kozza coarse wool mantle
2coat
verb
: to cover (something or someone) with a thin layer of something
Full Definition of COAT
transitive verb
1
: to cover with a coat
2
: to cover or spread with a finishing, protecting, or enclosing layer
— coat·er noun
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First Known Use of COAT
14th century
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1coat
noun \ˈkōt\
Definition of COAT for Kids
1
: an outer garment worn especially for warmth
2
: the outer covering (as fur or feathers) of an animal
3
: a layer of material covering a surface <a coat of paint>
— coat·ed \-əd\ adjective
2coat
verb
coat·edcoat·ing
Definition of COAT for Kids
: to cover with a coat or covering
Medical Dictionary
coat
noun \ˈkōt\
Medical Definition of COAT
1
: the external growth on an animal
2
: a layer of one substance covering or lining another; especially : one covering or lining an organ <the coat of the eyeball>
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