surcoat

Example Sentences

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The black motif would have also been on the prince's surcoat worn over his armour, and on the horse's caparison.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2014

Another example takes the form of a samurai’s surcoat, meant to be worn over armor.

From New York Times • Aug. 29, 2013

The other was from relatives who 22 years ago scorned him as unworthy of chivalry by having his banner, surcoat, helmet and sword removed from the chapel of the Order of the Garter at Windsor.

From Time Magazine Archive

The young knight with the green viper embroidered on his surcoat stepped forward and went to one knee.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

The little boy kneeled down to kiss his master’s hand— his surcoat, with the Malory bearings, looking absurdly new.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White