Word
inverness
Phoneticsin·ver·ness
/ˈɪnvɝˌnɛs/
Definition
n. a long, loose coat without sleeves that has a short cape over the shoulders. It was very popular in the late 1800s and is often seen in old detective stories.
n. a sleeveless overcoat featuring a short, integrated cape that covers the shoulders and arms. Historically associated with Victorian outerwear and formal evening dress.
Examples
“He wore a heavy woollen inverness to protect himself from the rain.”
“The detective in the illustration is instantly recognisable by his deerstalker hat and long inverness cape.”
“While modern fashion has largely moved toward fitted jackets, the inverness remains a staple of traditional Highland dress, providing freedom of movement for the arms while keeping the torso dry.”
Examples
simple
“He wore a heavy woollen inverness to protect himself from the rain.”
contextual
“The detective in the illustration is instantly recognisable by his deerstalker hat and long inverness cape.”
complex
“While modern fashion has largely moved toward fitted jackets, the inverness remains a staple of traditional Highland dress, providing freedom of movement for the arms while keeping the torso dry.”
Usage
Often referred to as an 'inverness cape' or 'inverness coat'.
Etymology
From Inver- + Ness, from the River Ness.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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