covert-coat

English

Noun

covert-coat (plural covert-coats)

A coat suitable for wearing while shooting game, usually with a neutral colour and windproof or waterproof qualities.
- 1899, E. W. Hornung, “The Ides of March”, in The Amateur Cracksman, page 18:
  Meanwhile Raffles rejoined me, with a covert-coat over his blazer, and a soft felt hat set carelessly on the curly head he shook with a smile as I passed him the decanter.

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