surcoat
/ˈsɜrˌkoʊt/
noun
- A loose outer garment worn over armor, often decorated with a coat of arms.
- The heraldic surcoat helped identify the knight during the tournament.
- In the museum, we saw a medieval surcoat embroidered with silk threads.
- The knight wore a red surcoat with a golden lion over his chainmail.
- A short, decorative jacket or tunic worn as part of historical or ceremonial costume.
- The queen's surcoat was embroidered with pearls and gold thread.
- The actor playing the king wore a velvet surcoat trimmed with fur.
- At the Renaissance fair, many visitors wore colorful surcoats over their shirts.