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outer garment
noun
An item of clothing normally worn out of doors as the outermost layer of clothing.
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Toga, characteristic loose, draped outer garment of Roman citizens.
The inspection report read: "Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant.
Walls "would be my perpetual outer garment, my solitary fashion statement".
This outer garment, which originated in the 13th century, was worn by both men and women.
It probably developed from a long, robe-like outer garment worn by matrons in ancient Rome.
The fringes were attached to the outer garment with no attempt at or reason for concealment.
Aba means a heavy felt-like material, which is worn as an outer garment, and is associated with poverty.
Now they can be worn on a chain if concealed beneath an outer garment and wired into a scabbard.
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The T.S.A. is currently testing and evaluating new security technology, including two explosives-detection devices proposed by Verified Identity that could, if the T.S.A. approves, allow passengers to pass through without having to remove shoes or outer garments.
Seal gut was used to make waterproof outer garments for those who ventured onto the sea.
By the Middle Ages, underwear had a dual purpose: to protect the body from the elements and from outer garments, and also to protect outer garments from the body.
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