ETYM Old Fren. cote, French cotte, petticoat, cotte d'armes coat of arms, cotte de mailles coat of mail, Late Lat. cota, cotta, tunic, prob. of German origin.
(Homonym: cote).
1. An outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors.
2. Growth of hair or wool or fur covering the body of an animal.

1. To cover or provide with a coat.
2. To form a coat over; SYN. cake.
3. To put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface; SYN. surface.
Outdoor garment with sleeves, collar, and sometimes a hood, which covers the body from the shoulders to the waist, hips, knees, or ankles. Designed to protect the body from the weather, coats are both fashion and utilitarian garments. See also jacket and mackintosh.