raglan

rag·lan

a loose overcoat or topcoat with sleeves that continue in one piece to the collar, so that there are no seams at the shoulder

Origin of raglan

after Lord Raglan (1788-1855), British commander in chief in the Crimean War

designating or of such a sleeve, or having such sleeves

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raglan

adjective

Having or being a sleeve that extends in one piece to the neckline of the garment, with slanted seams from the armhole to the neck.

noun

A garment, such as an overcoat or a sweater, that has raglan sleeves.

Origin of raglan

After Fitzroy James Henry Somerset (1788-1855), First Baron Raglan , British field marshal

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Adjective

(not comparable)

(Of a sleeve) Continuing in one piece up to the neck of a garment, without a shoulder seam.
(Of a garment) Having sleeves of this type.

Noun

(plural raglans)

An overcoat with sleeves of this type.

Origin

Named after Lord Raglan (1788-1855), a British commander in the Crimean War.

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