covert-coat
English
Noun
covert-coat (plural covert-coats)
- A coat suitable for wearing while shooting game, usually with a neutral colour and windproof or waterproof qualities.
- 1899, E. W. Hornung, "The Ides of March", in The Amateur Cracksman, page 18
- Meanwhile Raffles rejoined me, with a covert-coat over his blazer, and a soft felt hat set carelessly on the curly head he shook with a smile as I passed him the decanter.
- 1899, E. W. Hornung, "The Ides of March", in The Amateur Cracksman, page 18