Category:Surcoat

Sur"coat`, n. Etym: [oe. surcote, of. surcote. See sur-, and coat, And cf. Overcoat.]

1. A coat worn over the other garments; especially, the long and Flowing garment of knights, worn over the armor, and frequently Emblazoned with the arms of the wearer. A long surcoat of pers upon he had.. Chaucer. At night, or in the rain, he dons a surcoat which he doffs at morn. Emerson.

2. A name given to the outer garment of either sex at different Epochs of the middle ages.