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surcoat

/ˈsɜː.kəʊt/

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noun

/ˈsɜː.kəʊt/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее свободную верхнюю одежду, обычно из дорогой ткани, или тунику, надеваемую поверх рыцарских доспехов.

A noun referring to a loose outer garment, typically made of rich material, or a tunic worn over a knight's armor.

  1. Rich outer garmentC1formal

    A loose-fitting outer coat, often made from luxurious or expensive fabric.

    ruБогатая верхняя одежда

    • The noblewoman wore a velvet surcoat embroidered with gold thread.
    • He draped a heavy surcoat over his shoulders against the cold.
    • The king's surcoat was trimmed with ermine fur.

    Synonymscloakmantleovergarmentrobe

  2. Armor coveringC1formal

    A tunic or sleeveless garment worn over a suit of armor, often bearing heraldic designs.

    ruСюрко

    • The knight's surcoat displayed his family crest.
    • He pulled the surcoat over his chainmail before the joust.
    • The surcoat protected the armor from rain and sun.

    Synonymstabard

Forms
  • surcoats plural form
  • surcoats' possessive plural form
  • surcoat's possessive singular form