Definitions
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- adjective Resembling or characteristic of a
coat (item of clothing).
Etymologies
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coat + -like
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Examples
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As he moved about the village, making many decisions regarding the extensive Kee family of which he was now the effective if not titular head, he wore a long pigtail, a black skullcap edged in blue satin, a gray silken coatlike garment that fell to his ankles and was tightly buttoned at the neck and heavy brocaded shoes.
Hawaii Michener, James 1959
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Although the day was mild, she was dressed in woolen slacks, a pullover, and a heavy coatlike sweater which she held wrapped tight around her as if she couldn’t get warm.
Slaying is Such Sweet Sorrow Patricia Harwin 2005
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