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surcoat

sur·coat [ súr kt ] (plural sur·coats)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. tunic worn over armor: a short tunic worn over armor in medieval times

2. sleeveless ceremonial garment: a short sleeveless garment worn as part of the ceremonial costume of an order of knighthood

[14th century. < Old French surcote "overcoat" < cote "coat"]
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