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box coat

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

Origin:
1815–25
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box coat  
n.  
  1. A coat designed to hang loosely from the shoulders.

  2. A heavy overcoat formerly worn by coachmen.


[box1 + coat.]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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