fearnought

American  

[feer-nawt] / ˈfɪərˌnɔt /

Or fearnaught

noun

1. a stout woolen cloth for overcoats.

2. an outer garment of this cloth.

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fearnought British  

/ ˈfɪəˌnɔːt /

noun

1. a heavy woollen fabric

2. a coat made of such fabric

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Etymology

Origin of fearnought

First recorded in 1765–75; fear + nought

Example Sentences

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

From A Poor Man's House by Reynolds, Stephen Sydney

Other dark figures now appeared from time to time, bending their steps in the same direction,—some sturdy farmer in his fearnought coat, or two of the school-boys with their arms round each other.

From Say and Seal, Volume II by Warner, Susan

"Bravo!" exclaimed the skipper as a brawny bluejacket kicked off his sea-boots and, without attempting to rid himself of his fearnought coat and sweater, plunged overboard.

From The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula by Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)

"Ay, but, my young fearnought," replied the falconer, "the friend will scarce be the better of being beside Father Ambrose—he may come by the redder's lick, and that is ever the worst of the battle."

From The Abbot by Scott, Walter, Sir

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

From The King's Own by Marryat, Frederick