Also spelled great-coat
noun
Freq #115578
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noun
a long, heavy overcoat worn for warmth, especially as part of a historical military uniform
The sentry pulled his greatcoat tight against the winter wind.
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Etymology
A compound of great, formerly also meaning "large or thick," and coat. The word became especially associated with the heavy outer coats worn by soldiers and travelers.