balmacaan

[ bal-muh-kan, -kahn ]

noun

1. a loose-fitting, somewhat flared, single-breasted overcoat, often of tweed and having raglan sleeves, originally worn by men.

balmacaan

/ ˌbælməˈkɑːn /

noun

1. a man's knee-length loose flaring overcoat with raglan sleeves

Word History and Origins

Origin of balmacaan¹

First recorded in 1915–20; after Balmacaan near Inverness, Scotland

Word History and Origins

Origin of balmacaan¹

C19: after Balmacaan , near Inverness, Scotland

Example Sentences

There was the Balmacaan coat and the round plush hat; and to Patsy, impulsive and heart-strong, it sufficed.

From Project Gutenberg

He wore a Balmacaan of Scotch tweed and carried a round, plush hat.

From Project Gutenberg