Definition of "overgarment" [overgarment]

• An outer garment. (noun)

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• "The woman wore the traditional colored scarf and black overgarment."
• "Always help a lady put on her coat or overgarment."
• "If I were you, I would tailor myself an overgarment from bin bags or the like."