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Ulster N Man's Long Loose Overcoat Rough Cloth

Word ulster
Definition n. A man's long, loose overcoat of rough cloth (usually with a belt at the back).

Sentence While the point was being debated a tall agile gentleman of fair complexion, wearing a long yellow ulster, came from the far end of the bar.
Source Dubliners, "Grace", p. 171

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