redingote

noun

red·​in·​gote ˈre-diŋ-ˌgōt 

: a fitted outer garment: such as

a

: a double-breasted coat with wide flat cuffs and collar worn by men in the 18th century

b

: a woman's lightweight coat open at the front

c

: a dress with a front gore of contrasting material

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Examples of redingote in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Princess Charlene later uploaded a sweet photo of her twins on Instagram, which showed Gabriella dressed in a deep red ten-button double-breasted redingote with an angled black chapeau, and Jacques in uniform wearing a carabiner's cap and suit. —Peter Mikelbank, Peoplemag, 19 Nov. 2022

Word History

Etymology

French, modification of English riding coat

First Known Use

1793, in the meaning defined above