English word coat comes from Proto-Germanic *kuttô (Cowl, woolen cloth, coat.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *kuttô | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Cowl, woolen cloth, coat. |
| cotta | Latin (lat) | Undercoat, tunic. |
| *kotta | Frankish (frk) | |
| cotte | Old French (842-ca. 1400) (fro) | Overshirt, tunic. |
| cotte | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | |
| coat | English (eng) | To cover as a coat.. To cover with a coat of some material (countable) A covering of material, such as paint.Paint. (countable) An outer garment covering the upper torso and arms.Coat (clothing). (countable) The fur or feathers covering an animal's skin.Coat (animal). (obsolete) A petticoat.. (uncountable, nautical) Canvas painted with thick tar and secured round a mast or bowsprit to [...] |