Meaning & use
surcoat
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A long, loose outer garment, especially one worn over armor in medieval times, often bearing a knight's coat of arms.
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The knight's surcoat displayed his family crest in red and gold.
Museum visitors admired the embroidered surcoat once worn over a suit of chainmail.
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Mostly encountered today in historical fiction, museums, or discussions of medieval fashion and armor.
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