Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A short, warm, double-breasted coat of heavy wool, traditionally worn by sailors.
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- noun nautical A coat of heavy, navy-coloured wool, originally worn by sailors of European navies.
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
[pea (as in pea jacket) + coat.]
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treeseed commented on the word pea coat
A pea coat (or pea jacket, pilot jacket) is an outer coat, generally of a navy-colored heavy wool, originally worn by sailors of European navies. Pea coats are characterized by broad lapels, double-breasted fronts, often large wooden buttons, and vertical or slash pockets. Although it first appeared in the early 18th century, modern renditions still maintain the original design and composition.
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February 3, 2008