Cooljugator Logo Get an English Tutor

coat

Looking for learning resources? Study with our courses! Get a full English course →

English word coat comes from Proto-Germanic *kuttô (Cowl, woolen cloth, coat.)

*kuttô (Proto-Germanic)

Cowl, woolen cloth, coat.

cotta (Latin)

Undercoat, tunic.

*kotta (Frankish)

cotte (Old French)

Overshirt, tunic.

cotte (Middle English)

coat (English)

To cover as a coat.. To cover with a coat of some material (countable) A covering of material, such as paint.Paint. (countable) An outer garment covering the upper torso and arms.Coat (clothing). (countable) The fur or feathers covering an animal's skin.Coat (animal). (obsolete) A petticoat.. (uncountable, nautical) Canvas painted with thick tar and secured round a mast or bowsprit to [...]

Further details about this page

LOCATION