fearnought
or fear·naught
a stout woolen cloth for overcoats.
an outer garment of this cloth.
Origin of fearnought
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How to use fearnought in a sentence
For'ard of the conning-tower half a dozen bluejackets, clad in fearnought suits, evinced a lively interest in the proceedings.
A Sub and a Submarine | Percy F. WestermanThen John with his legs in a sack and a fearnought jacket round him, snored in the cutty, whilst Tony nodded sleepily outside.
A Poor Man's House | Stephen Sydney ReynoldsThe jacket is made of a thick woollen stuff, called fearnought, which is provided by the government.
No, no—number seven will do as well; Mrs C— wants some fearnought, to put down in the entrance hall.
The King's Own | Captain Frederick MarryatLarge gauntlet mitts were made during the winter, of fearnought covered with duck, and worn with a strap round the neck.
The Great Frozen Sea | Albert Hastings Markham
British Dictionary definitions for fearnought
fearnaught
/ (ˈfɪəˌnɔːt) /
a heavy woollen fabric
a coat made of such fabric
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