Associations to the word «Waistcoat»

Wiktionary

WAISTCOAT, noun. An ornamental garment worn under a doublet.
WAISTCOAT, noun. (chiefly British) A sleeveless, collarless garment worn over a shirt and under a suit jacket.

Dictionary definition

WAISTCOAT, noun. A man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat.

Wise words

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