fearnought

or fear·naught

[ feer-nawt ]

noun

1. a stout woolen cloth for overcoats.
2. an outer garment of this cloth.

fearnought

/ ˈfɪəˌnɔːt /

noun

1. a heavy woollen fabric
2. a coat made of such fabric

Word History and Origins

Origin of fearnought¹

First recorded in 1765–75; fear + nought

Example Sentences

For'ard of the conning-tower half a dozen bluejackets, clad in fearnought suits, evinced a lively interest in the proceedings.

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Then John with his legs in a sack and a fearnought jacket round him, snored in the cutty, whilst Tony nodded sleepily outside.

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The jacket is made of a thick woollen stuff, called Fearnought, which is provided by the government.

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No, no—number seven will do as well; Mrs C— wants some fearnought, to put down in the entrance hall.

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Large gauntlet mitts were made during the winter, of fearnought covered with duck, and worn with a strap round the neck.

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