a coat with sleeves that continue to the collar instead of having armhole seams
adjective
2.
cut in this design
a raglan sleeve
Word origin
C19: named after Lord Raglan
Raglan in British English
(ˈræɡlən)
noun
Fitzroy James Henry Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan. 1788–1855, British field marshal, diplomatist, politician, and protégé of Wellington: commanded British troops (1854–55) in the Crimean War
raglan in American English
(ˈræglən)
noun
1.
a loose overcoat or topcoat with sleeves that continue in one piece to the collar, so that there are no seamsat the shoulder
adjective
2.
designating or of such a sleeve, or having such sleeves
Word origin
after Lord Raglan (1788-1855), Brit commander in chief in the Crimean War
Examples of 'raglan' in a sentence
raglan
The most notable example is a new style that features raglan sleeves, a construction adapted from military wear.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The new raglan style is the ultimate example of this, says Armani.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
His tailor came up with a neat adjustment to his jackets, creating the easy-to-wear sleeve known ever since as the raglan.