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paletot

[ pal-i-toh, pal-toh ]
/ ˈpæl ɪˌtoʊ, ˈpæl toʊ /
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noun

any of various loose or fitted coats or jackets for men and women, especially a close-fitting jacket worn over a dress by women in the 19th century.

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Origin of paletot

1830–40; <French, Middle French, variant of paletoc<Middle English paltok a jacket, peasant's coat

Words nearby paletot

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Words related to paletot

raincoat, parka, mantle, shawl, cope, cloak, wrapper, cardinal, wrap, poncho, gabardine, tippet, pelisse, capote, mantilla, tabard, dolman, fichu, raglan, ulster

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British Dictionary definitions for paletot

paletot
/ (ˈpæltəʊ) /

noun

a loose outer garment
a woman's fitted coat often worn over a crinoline or bustle

Word Origin for paletot

C19: from French
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