Etymology

petersham

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Today it means: A style of heavy overcoat, originally one with a short cloak on the shoulder; also, a style of frock coat with slanted pockets and velvet trimmings. Full definition →

First used 19th c.
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The story

Named after Lord Petersham.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 19th c. A style of heavy overcoat, originally one with a short cloak on the shoulder; also, a style of frock coat with slanted pockets and velvet trimmings.
  • from 19th c. A type of corded tape used in dressmaking; a Petersham ribbon.
  • from 19th c. A thick woollen fabric used to make coats; Petersham cloth.

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.