surcoat
noun
sur·coat ˈsər-ˌkōt 
: an outer coat or cloak
specifically : a tunic worn over armor
Synonyms
- greatcoat
- overcoat
- topcoat
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
a knight in a fur-lined and hooded surcoat over a long tunic stood in the forest clearing
Word History
Etymology
Middle English surcote, from Anglo-French, from sur- + cote coat
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined above
surcoat
noun
as in greatcoat
a warm outdoor coat a knight in a fur-lined and hooded surcoat over a long tunic stood in the forest clearing Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- greatcoat
- overcoat
- jacket
- topcoat
- ulster
- chesterfield
- parka
- surtout
- mackinaw
- frock coat
- oilskin
- raincoat
- wrap
- sou'wester
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- undercoat
- subderivative
- subdermal
- subdermally
- subdesert
- subdevelopment
- subdevelopments
- subdiaconal
- subdiaconate
- subdiaconates
- subdialect
- subdialects
- subdiapente
- subdilution
- subdimension
- subdirector
- subdirectories
- subdirectors
- subdirectory
- subdiscipline
- subdisciplines
- subdisjunctive
- subdistrict
- subdistricted
- subdistricting
- subdistricts