redingote

(rediŋ gōt′)

noun

  1. Historical a man's long, full-skirted overcoat
  2. a long, unlined, lightweight coat, open down the front, worn by women

Origin: Fr, altered < E riding coat

See redingote in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. A man's long double-breasted topcoat with full skirt.
  2. A woman's full-length unlined coat or dress open down the front to show a dress or underdress.

Origin:

Origin: French

Origin: , alteration of English riding coat

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