English word overcoat comes from English coat, English over-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| coat | English (eng) | (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 prevent water running down the sides into the hold (now made of [...] |
| over- | English (eng) | Above, or higher. Excessively. Superior. Surrounding or covering. |
| overcoat | English (eng) | (transitive) To apply an exterior coating to. A heavy garment worn over other clothes, for protection from cold or weather. |