This section is from the "A Complete Dictionary of Dry Goods" book, by George S. Cole. Also available from Amazon: A complete dictionary of dry goods and history of silk, cotton, linen, wool and other fibrous substances,: Including a full explanation of the modern processes ... together with various useful tables.
Overcoat. A coat worn by men over the other dress, a top coat; a great coat; opera coat; New Market; ulster. Overcoating is the material from which overcoats are made.
 
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