paletot

pal·e·tot

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pal-i-toh, pal-toh]
- /ˈpæl ɪˌtoʊ, ˈpæl toʊ/
- /ˈpæl.təʊ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pal-i-toh, pal-toh]
- /ˈpæl ɪˌtoʊ, ˈpæl toʊ/

Definitions of paletot word

noun paletot any of various loose or fitted coats or jackets for men and women, especially a close-fitting jacket worn over a dress by women in the 19th century. 1
noun paletot a loose outer garment 0
noun paletot a woman's fitted coat often worn over a crinoline or bustle 0
noun paletot a man's overcoat 0
noun paletot a loose jacket worn by women and children 0

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Origin of paletot

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

1830-40; < French, Middle French, variant of paletoc < Middle English paltok a jacket, peasant's coat

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Parts of speech for Paletot

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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paletot popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for paletot

noun paletot

bertha — a wide deep capelike collar, often of lace, usually to cover up a low neckline
cape — A cape is a large piece of land that sticks out into the sea from the coast.
capote — a long cloak or soldier's coat, usually with a hood
cardinals — of prime importance; chief; principal: of cardinal significance.
dolman — a woman's mantle with capelike arm pieces instead of sleeves.

All 16 Synonyms of paletot