surcoat

Example Sentences

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They wore brightly colored outer garments called surcoats over their armor.

From Los Angeles Times

Upon the black surcoats were embroidered in white a tree blossoming like snow beneath a silver crown and many-pointed stars.

From Literature

The surcoats, which had originally served as covering to armour, were long behind and high in front You could hardly walk for fear of tripping over your sleeves.

From Literature

He liked the big black bear on his surcoat even less.

From Literature

The black motif would have also been on the prince's surcoat worn over his armour, and on the horse's caparison.

From BBC