Balmacaan
a loose-fitting, somewhat flared, single-breasted overcoat, often of tweed and having raglan sleeves, originally worn by men.
historical examples
there was the balmacaan coat and the round plush hat; and to patsy, impulsive and heart-strong, it sufficed.
seven miles to arden ruth sawyer
he wore a balmacaan of scotch tweed and carried a round, plush hat.
seven miles to arden ruth sawyer
noun
a man’s knee-length loose flaring overcoat with raglan sleeves
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