surcoat

IPA: sˈɝkoʊt

(historical) A loose garment without sleeves worn over a suit of armor, sometimes colored or embroidered with the wearer's coat of arms.
(historical) An overgarment worn over a woman's gown; a kind of short robe worn over the tunic at the close of the 11th century.

Examples of "surcoat" in Sentences

The knight wore a surcoat over his armor to display his family's coat of arms
She stitched intricate designs onto the surcoat, adding a touch of elegance to the garment
The nobleman's surcoat was made of luxurious velvet, a sign of his wealth and status
The surcoat was passed down through generations, each wearer adding their own personal touch to the design
As the sun set, the surcoat shimmered in the fading light, casting a radiant glow on the knight as he rode off into battle