Coatees

/koʊˈtiz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of coatee; multiple short, fitted coats or military jackets.

Etymology

Regular plural of 'coatee' adding the '-s' suffix. Multiple instances of these garments are documented in military records and fashion histories from the 1800s onward.

Kelly Says

A soldier's coatee had to be kept perfectly pressed and pristine—the buttons polished until you could see your reflection, adding hours to a soldier's daily maintenance routine!

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