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outerwear

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[ou-ter-wair] / ˈaʊ tərˌwɛər /

noun

  1. garments, as raincoats or overcoats, worn over other clothing for warmth or protection outdoors; overclothes.

  2. clothing, as dresses, sweaters, or suits, worn over undergarments.


Etymology

Origin of outerwear

First recorded in 1925–30; outer + wear

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