cotehardie

noun

cote·​har·​die

(ˈ)kōt¦ärdē,

-ōt¦ä-,

-ōt¦hä-

plural -s

: a long-sleeved medieval garment that was usually thigh-length and belted for men and full-length for women and that was made to fit closely often by buttoning or lacing

Word History

Etymology

Middle French cote hardie, literally, bold tunic

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