Box-coat


an outer coat with a straight, unfitted back.
a heavy overcoat worn by coachmen.
Historical Examples

Coaches and Coaching Leigh Hunt
The Gods are Athirst Anatole France

noun
a plain short coat that hangs loosely from the shoulders
a heavy overcoat, worn formerly by coachmen

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