covert coat
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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He is chiefly known for trailing round after Farage in the classic Farage costume – the classic being the covert coat, made of tan stuff with a dark-brown velvet collar.
From The Guardian • Aug. 2, 2018
Meanwhile Raffles rejoined me, with a covert coat over his blazer, and a soft felt hat set carelessly on the curly head he shook with a smile as I passed him the decanter.
From The Amateur Cracksman by Hornung, E. W. (Ernest William)
He put it down again, and looking round the room, caught sight of a light covert coat hanging behind the door and also a soft hat.
From The Mystery of a Hansom Cab by Hume, Fergus
The air grew colder and Isabel put on her covert coat.
From Ancestors A Novel by Atherton, Gertrude Franklin Horn
The said skirt, her tan, covert coat, and slouched, felt hat, were furred with wet.
From The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance by Malet, Lucas
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