n. /oh"veuhr koht'/ ; v. /oh'veuhr koht", oh"veuhr koht'/ , n.
1. a coat worn over the ordinary indoor clothing, as in cold weather.
2. Also called overcoating . an added coating, as of paint, applied for protection.
v.t.
3. to apply an additional coat of paint to (a surface).
[ 1795-1805; OVER- + COAT ]