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REDINGOTE
Etymology
Noun
redingote (plural redingotes)
(historical) A long coat or greatcoat for men. [from 18th c.]
A women's dress coat or long fitted coat with a flared skirt. [from 19th c.]
Source: Wiktionary
Red"in*gote (rd"n*gt), n. Etym: [F., corrupted from E. reding coat.]
Definition: A long plain double-breasted outside coat for women.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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