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
On top of them descended from the waggon on high a flame-coloured shock of hair surmounting a freckled face, a covert coat, a kummerbund, and cloth gaiters.
From From Capetown to Ladysmith An Unfinished Record of the South African War by Steevens, G. W. (George Warrington)
Her hair was pretty in color and texture, but it was cut almost close, and just touched the collar of her covert coat.
From Nell, of Shorne Mills or, One Heart's Burden by Garvice, Charles
She did not wear the covert coat of the morning, but a red knit jacket, buttoned tight about her.
From The House of a Thousand Candles by Nicholson, Meredith
His gloveless hands were red and wet, the rain ran down his nose, and his covert coat was soaked to a sodden brown.
From Some Experiences of an Irish R.M. by Ross, Martin
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