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
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
For autumn and spring the tan covert coat is in vogue.
From The Complete Bachelor Manners for Men by Germain, Walter
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
To-day, under a short covert coat of dark blue cloth, she wore a loose scarlet shirt, the effect of which was coquettish and telling.
From The Tree of Knowledge A Novel by Reynolds, Mrs. Baillie
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