ɪˌtoʊ, ˈpæl noun
any of various loose or fitted coats or jackets for men and women, especially a close-fitting jacket worn over a dress by women in the 19th century.
Origin:
1830–40; < French, Middle French, variant of paletoc < Middle English paltok a jacket, peasant's coat
1830–40; < French, Middle French, variant of paletoc < Middle English paltok a jacket, peasant's coat
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| —n | |
| 1. | a loose outer garment |
| 2. | a woman's fitted coat often worn over a crinoline or bustle |
| [C19: from French] | |
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