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.
A layer of paint covering something else.
1. A decorative texture or appearance of a surface; SYN. finish, finishing.
2. A heavy fabric suitable for coats.
3. A thin layer on something; SYN. coat.