The story
From watch + coat; named for use while standing watch as a sailor, soldier, or police officer.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
watchcoat
Today it means: Synonym of greatcoat. Full definition →
Today it means: Synonym of greatcoat. Full definition →
From watch + coat; named for use while standing watch as a sailor, soldier, or police officer.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.