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.
ETYM Russ. parka, parki, dim. of para a pair, from German paar, Latin par. Related to Pair.
Windcheater is a British term; SYN. ski jacket, windbreaker, windcheater, anorak.