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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A belted raincoat in a military style, having straps on the shoulders and deep pockets.

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  • noun A military-style raincoat with a belt and deep pockets and often epaulettes.

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  • noun a military style raincoat; belted with deep pockets

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  • I've got two of these, but I've never been in a trench.

    December 17, 2007

  • Good! Then they're doing their jobs.

    December 17, 2007