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单词 longcoat
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Definition of longcoat in English:

longcoat

noun ˈlɒŋkəʊt
  • 1Any of various garments covering the upper body and reaching below the waist; (in later use) specifically an outer coat reaching to the calves or ankles.

  • 2Frequently in plural A gown worn by young children (including boys before breeching), occasionally specifically (in plural) long garments worn by babies. Frequently also (and in earliest use): the clothing traditionally worn by a fool. Now historical and rare.

  • 3A breed of animal (especially of dog) with a long coat; an animal of such a breed.

Origin

Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Thomas Elyot (c1490–1546), humanist and diplomat. From long + coat.

 
 

Definition of longcoat in US English:

longcoat

nounˈlɒŋkəʊt
  • 1Any of various garments covering the upper body and reaching below the waist; (in later use) specifically an outer coat reaching to the calves or ankles.

  • 2Frequently in plural A gown worn by young children (including boys before breeching), occasionally specifically (in plural) long garments worn by babies. Frequently also (and in earliest use): the clothing traditionally worn by a fool. Now historical and rare.

  • 3A breed of animal (especially of dog) with a long coat; an animal of such a breed.

Origin

Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Thomas Elyot (c1490–1546), humanist and diplomat. From long + coat.

 
 
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