TAILCOAT


Meaning of TAILCOAT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ teɪlkoʊt ]

also tail coat

( tailcoats)

A tailcoat is a man’s coat which is short at the front with long pieces at the back. Tailcoats were popular in the 19th century and are now worn only for very formal occasions, such as weddings.

= tails

N-COUNT

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