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Overcoats — the two-woman group Hana Elion and JJ Mitchell — harmonize constantly and consonantly in the style of old-line country brother acts, from the Stanley Brothers to the Everly Brothers.

From New York Times • Apr. 7, 2017

Overcoats were sealed in clear protective plastic — recalling a 1970s crushed velvet sofa with its custom plastic slipcover.

From Washington Post • Feb. 10, 2017

Overcoats were going at a dollar a day and breeches and jackets for fifty cents each.

From Conscript 2989 Experiences of a Drafted Man by Crump, Irving

Overcoats were taken off, and strapped to the saddles, carbines loaded and slung, pistols examined and loosened in their holsters, saddles recinched, and curb chains carefully looked after.

From Molly McDonald A Tale of the Old Frontier by Blumenschein, Ernest L.

Gentlemen who were getting along without Overcoats came in to see him about Mining Stock that was sure to touch Par by January 1st.

From People You Know by Ade, George