an outer garment fitting the upper part of the body; especially, such a garment worn by men.-a petticoat.-the habit or vesture of an order of men, indicating the order or office; cloth.-an external covering like a garment, as fur, skin, wool, husk, or bark; as, the horses coats were sleek.-a layer of any substance covering another; a cover; a tegument; as, the coats of the eye; the coats of an onion; a coat of tar or varnish.-same as coat of arms. see below.-a coat card. see below.-to cover with a coat or outer garment.-to cover with a layer of any substance; as, to coat a jar with tin foil; to coat a ceiling.