Associations to the word «Surcoat»

Wiktionary

SURCOAT, noun. A loose garment without sleeves worn over a suit of armor, sometimes colored or embroidered with the wearer's coat of arms

Dictionary definition

SURCOAT, noun. A loose outer coat usually of rich material.
SURCOAT, noun. A tunic worn over a knight's armor.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke