dust coat
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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On the shelves in the American Corner at the university library, thick layers of dust coat copies of “GMAT for Dummies” and “Exploring Corporate Strategy.”
From New York Times ● Nov. 23, 2011
The car was at the door, and Mordon, looking unusually spruce in his white dust coat, stood by the open door.
From The Angel of Terror by Wallace, Edgar
As she sat pondering the matter, Nora came into the room, with Ruth's dust coat and parasol in her hands.
From The Film of Fear by Foster, Will
That's a noticeable dust coat you're wearing, Mr. Cavanagh," said the American; "it gives me a great notion.
From The Quest of the Sacred Slipper by Rohmer, Sax
“Hottest night of the season, I fancy,” he commented, as he helped his companion remove her dust coat and waited thereafter until she was seated before he took the place by her side.
From The Dominant Dollar by Ralph, Lester
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