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Overcoat

A coat worn over the other clothing; a greatcoat; a topcoat.

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Capote 76% connected

A long cloak or overcoat, especially one with a hood.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Surtout 76% connected

A man's coat to be worn over his other garments; an overcoat, especially when long, and fitting closely like a body coat.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Ulster 76% connected

A long, loose overcoat, worn by men and women, originally made of frieze from Ulster, Ireland.

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Coat 76% connected

An outer garment fitting the upper part of the body; especially, such a garment worn by men.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Coating 76% connected

of Coat

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Greatcoat 92% connected

An overcoat.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Topcoat 92% connected

An outer coat; an overcoat.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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