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overgarment

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A garment normally worn over other garments.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: outer garment

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a garment worn over other garments

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: outer garment

Antonyms: undergarment

Broader terms: garment

Narrower terms: aba, cloak, coat, izar, snowsuit

History

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English overgarment; equivalent to over- + garment.