box coat

American  

noun

1. an outer coat with a straight, unfitted back.

2. a heavy overcoat worn by coachmen.

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box coat British  

noun

1. a plain short coat that hangs loosely from the shoulders

2. a heavy overcoat, worn formerly by coachmen

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Etymology

Origin of box coat

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

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box coat

Father Simon, the coachman, with head bowed and back bent in the pouring rain, was completely covered by his box coat with its triple cape.

From Une Vie, a Piece of String and Other Stories by Maupassant, Guy de

"Where's Gerald?" he asked as an office-boy relieved him of his heavy box coat and brought his mail to him.

From The Younger Set by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)

Mr. Seaton showed us a stout box coat charged ten guineas which was pronounced very cheap, though I cannot but suppose the same might be had at Bolton for £6.

From A Journey to America in 1834 by Heywood, Robert

In the morning Mr. Logan wore a doeskin box coat with pearl buttons nearly as large as alarm clocks in two rows on it.

From Brann the Iconoclast — Volume 10 by Brann, William Cowper

Brown kilted skirt and box coat, brown furs and brown gloves.

From Three Little Women A Story for Girls by Jackson, Gabrielle E. (Gabrielle Emilie)