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coat-trailing Definition

coat·-trailing (kōt′trā′liŋ)

noun

Brit. provocative or contentious writing, speech, behavior, etc.

Etymology: < notion of trailing one's coat, daring someone to step on it

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  7. ‹ coastwards
  8. ‹ coastward
  9. ‹ coastline
  10. ‹ coastland
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