cork jacket

Example Sentences

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A minute later he emerged from his cabin wearing a cork jacket and trousers over his pyjamas.

From Literary Lapses by Leacock, Stephen

Dave sadly laid down the cork jacket and went out.

From Cowboy Dave by Webster, Frank V.

The Red Un, quite safe and audacious in his cork jacket, turned over on his back and kicked.

From Love Stories by Rinehart, Mary Roberts

Just as a fellow who knew he had a cork jacket under his waistcoat might take pleasure in falling overboard and attracting public attention, without incurring much risk.

From The Dodd Family Abroad, Vol. II by Lever, Charles James

Now that the work of the day was over Dave's mind went back to the scene of the morning, when he had handled his baby garments and the cork jacket.

From Cowboy Dave by Webster, Frank V.