fearnaught
- noun
- /ˈfɪrnɔt/
- Archaic
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fearnaught
- Workers in the 19th century often wore jackets of fearnaught for extra durability.
Examples
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The old coat was made of fearnaught to protect the wearer from harsh winds.
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Sailors relied on fearnaught garments to stay warm during long voyages.
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She wore a warm fearnaught during the winter.
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The fearnaughts in the store are quite thick.
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To stay warm during the winter storm, she wrapped herself in a thick fearnaught blanket.
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The hikers dressed in fearnaught cloaks to protect themselves from the biting wind.
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His fearnaught coat kept him dry and warm despite the pouring rain.
Synonyms
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1.0
A thick piece of clothing worn to keep you warm in cold weather
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5.5
A thick wool fabric used to make coats
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3.0
A heavy warm outer layer people wear over clothes in cold weather
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7.2
A large, heavy coat worn over clothes to keep warm in cold weather
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3.4
A heavy wool jacket with two rows of buttons originally worn by sailors
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9.1
A thick water-resistant wool cloth used for warm coats
A long coat with a hood you can pull over your head to keep warm or dry
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Etymology
Fearnaught is the name for a heavy, coarse wool cloth or a coat made from it, used to protect people from harsh weather. A helpful way to remember the word is to think of the parts fear + naught as 'fear nothing', like clothing that keeps out wind and rain, so fearnaught means a strong, protective coat.