I. ˈkōt noun
Usage: often attributive
Etymology: Middle English cote, from Anglo-French, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German kozza coarse wool mantle
Date: 14th century
1.
a. : an outer garment worn on the upper body and varying in length and style according to fashion and use
b. : something resembling a coat
2. : the external growth on an animal
3. : a layer of one substance covering another
a coat of paint
• coat·ed ˈkō-təd adjective
• coat·less adjective
II. transitive verb
Date: 14th century
1. : to cover with a coat
2. : to cover or spread with a finishing, protecting, or enclosing layer
• coat·er noun