surcoat
Example Sentences
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The black motif would have also been on the prince's surcoat worn over his armour, and on the horse's caparison.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2014
Another example takes the form of a samurai’s surcoat, meant to be worn over armor.
From New York Times ● Aug. 29, 2013
The other was from relatives who 22 years ago scorned him as unworthy of chivalry by having his banner, surcoat, helmet and sword removed from the chapel of the Order of the Garter at Windsor.
From Time Magazine Archive
He wore a dark green surcoat over his mail.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
The lord with the mailed fist on his surcoat raised his eyes.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
