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box coat

noun

  1. an outer coat with a straight, unfitted back.
  2. a heavy overcoat worn by coachmen.


box coat

noun

  1. a plain short coat that hangs loosely from the shoulders
  2. a heavy overcoat, worn formerly by coachmen


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Word History and Origins

Origin of box coat1

First recorded in 1815–25

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Example Sentences

"I don't blame anybody," returned Malcourt sincerely, removing his driving-gloves and shaking off his wet box-coat.

I had 'a sentry-box coat' made, of rough grey cloth, with trousers and waistcoat to match.

One young fellow in a green box coat, addressed himself to these dumplings in a most direful manner.

The driver sat motionless, in his great box-coat, with the handle of his whip resting on his right knee.

The citoyenne Gamelin pressed her daughter to her bosom, and dropped a tear on the collar of the box-coat.

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