Ulsters

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A type of long overcoat traditionally made from heavy wool, often worn in cold weather
2. a garment resembling a coat that features a loose fit and is typically knee-length
3. a historical item of clothing that originated in Ireland, commonly associated with men's fashion and warmth

Etymology: "Ulsters" is the plural of "ulster", a long, loose overcoat that takes its name from the Ulster Overcoat Company of Belfast, the firm that first made the garment. The company's name in turn came from Ulster, the province of Northern Ireland, so a coat that began as a product line has become a common noun, and the plural simply counts several of them.

Synonyms: overcoat, cloak