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waistcoat N Brit

waistcoat

colete m

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He has a flat-cap pink, the hair black and a waistcoat white. en.wikipedia.org

It is worn open over a matching waistcoat. en.wikipedia.org

It was first designated as a waistcoat for palace maids but soon became popular amongst the commoners. en.wikipedia.org

The first three are apparently naked, while the fourth wears a blue shirt and brown waistcoat. en.wikipedia.org

Waistcoats gradually shortened until they were waist-length and cut straight across. en.wikipedia.org

Jackets and waistcoats are usually black, and shirts are often short-sleeved for comfort. en.wikipedia.org

It differs in style from other waistcoats in that it buttons to the neck and has an opening that displays the clerical collar. en.wikipedia.org

In these countries, academic traditions require a black waistcoat for day-time ceremonies. en.wikipedia.org

Before wristwatches became popular, gentlemen kept their pocket watches in the front waistcoat pocket, with the watch on a watch chain threaded through a buttonhole. en.wikipedia.org

Double breasted waistcoats are rare compared to single. en.wikipedia.org

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