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box coat
noun
- an outer coat with a straight, unfitted back.
- a heavy overcoat worn by coachmen.
box coat
noun
- a plain short coat that hangs loosely from the shoulders
- a heavy overcoat, worn formerly by coachmen
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Word History and Origins
Origin of box coat1
First recorded in 1815–25
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Example Sentences
"I don't blame anybody," returned Malcourt sincerely, removing his driving-gloves and shaking off his wet box-coat.
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I had 'a sentry-box coat' made, of rough grey cloth, with trousers and waistcoat to match.
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One young fellow in a green box coat, addressed himself to these dumplings in a most direful manner.
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The driver sat motionless, in his great box-coat, with the handle of his whip resting on his right knee.
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The citoyenne Gamelin pressed her daughter to her bosom, and dropped a tear on the collar of the box-coat.
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