box coat

box coat ExamplesWord Origin noun

1. an outer coat with a straight, unfitted back.
2. a heavy overcoat worn by coachmen.

Origin of box coat First recorded in 1815–25 Examples from the Web for box coat Historical Examples of box coat

He gives “the young woman” a ride, and lends her his box-coat in the rain.

Coaches and Coaching

Leigh Hunt

The citoyenne Gamelin pressed her daughter to her bosom, and dropped a tear on the collar of the box-coat.

The Gods are Athirst

Anatole France

British Dictionary definitions for box coat box coat noun

1. a plain short coat that hangs loosely from the shoulders
2. a heavy overcoat, worn formerly by coachmen