pink coat
nounFox Hunting.
the coat, usually scarlet, of the hunt uniform worn by the staff and by male members of the hunt.
Origin of pink coat
1First recorded in 1855–60
- Also called pinks.
Words Nearby pink coat
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How to use pink coat in a sentence
There's nothing in me that's going to be pleased with getting a green hat when I needed a pink coat—no, sir.
Susan Clegg and Her Love Affairs | Anne WarnerSo Mark, who had come expressly to escort the ladies, rode on alongside of Mr. Sowerby in his pink coat.
Framley Parsonage | Anthony TrollopeHe stripped off his ulster, and stood up in his pink coat, his baggy white breeches, and top-boots.
Boy Woodburn | Alfred OllivantThe butler turned toward an elderly gentleman in a pink coat and riding-breeches, who had just descended into the hall.
Peter Ruff and the Double Four | E. Phillips OppenheimSurely enough, there was a bear, wearing a blue cap and a pink coat.
Jacko and Jumpo Kinkytail | Howard R. Garis
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