In a message dated 3/17/2006 8:20:01 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

If  you've ever marched up and down some hill in the rain in the middle of 
the  
night with some idgit sergeant barking at you coz he's been barked at,  
you'll 
know what a great coat is!

(A big  overcoat)




Ah, yes, I know this definition well, and have seen many examples.   However, 
I repeat, in the context I'm talking about, this garment is most  definitely 
NOT a heavy overcoat!!!!
 
You don't wear those to dinner, I don't think, unless in camp, in the  
driving rain or numbing cold.
 
Ann Wass
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