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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPeacoat
/ˈpiː.kəʊt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A short, heavy coat made of wool, typically double-breasted and worn by sailors.
"He wore a classic navy peacoat to keep warm during the chilly evening." - 2
A stylish outer garment that has become popular in civilian fashion, often associated with maritime heritage.
"The peacoat has made a comeback in fashion, appealing to both men and women."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'peacoat' originates from the early 19th century, derived from the Dutch word 'pijjekker', referring to a type of coat made from coarse wool. The term evolved in English to describe a specific style of double-breasted coat worn by sailors, characterized by its heavy fabric and broad lapels.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Peacoat" is said worldwide
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manteau de marin
Transliteration: manto de marin
"Il a porté un manteau de marin pour se protéger du froid."
Marinejacke
Transliteration: ma-ree-ne-yah-ke
"Er trug eine Marinejacke, um sich warm zu halten."
giacca da marinaio
Transliteration: jaka da marinaio
"Indossava una giacca da marinaio per il freddo."
abrigo de marinero
Transliteration: abree-go de marine-ro
"Llevaba un abrigo de marinero para protegerse del frío."
casaco de marinheiro
Transliteration: ka-sako de marineiro
"Ele usava um casaco de marinheiro para se manter aquecido."
नाविक कोट
Transliteration: navik kot
"उसने ठंड से बचने के लिए नाविक कोट पहना।"
水手外套
Transliteration: shuǐshǒu wàitào
"他穿着水手外套以抵御寒冷。"
선원 코트
Transliteration: seonwon koteu
"그는 추위를 막기 위해 선원 코트를 입었다."
海軍コート
Transliteration: kaigun kōto
"彼は寒さを防ぐために海軍コートを着ていた。"
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