paletot

[ pal-i-toh, pal-toh ]

/ ˈpæl ɪˌtoʊ, ˈpæl toʊ /

any of various loose or fitted coats or jackets for men and women, especially a close-fitting jacket worn over a dress by women in the 19th century.

Origin of paletot

1830–40; < French, Middle French, variant of paletoc < Middle English paltok a jacket, peasant's coat

With this great symbol, we have adopted others—the hat, the cigar, the paletot or round jacket.

Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3, No. 15, August, 1851 |Various
In the breast-pocket of his paletot, a huge porcelain pipe bulged half-way out.

The King of the Mountains |Edmond About
Huxter arose with great perturbation at this news, and plunged his stick into the pocket of his paletot, and seized his hat.

The History of Pendennis |William Makepeace Thackeray
It is hollowed out at the side and back seams, like a lady's paletot, tight over the breast, and fastened with little jet buttons.

Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3, No. 15, August, 1851 |Various

Suzette would have liked a silken robe, a new bonnet, a paletot, gloves and concomitants unlimited.

Bohemian Days |Geo. Alfred Townsend

paletot

/ (ˈpæltəʊ) /

a loose outer garment

a woman's fitted coat often worn over a crinoline or bustle

C19: from French