surcoat

• 指中世纪欧洲一种穿在铠甲外面的宽松外衣或罩袍，也可指一种宽松的上衣或外袍，通常用较贵重的布料制成。

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.

   华丽外衣

   • 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.

   同义词cloakmantleovergarmentrobe

2. Armor coveringC1formal

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

   罩袍

   • 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.

   同义词tabard