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‖n. [ F. paletot, OF. palletoc, prob. fr. L. palla (see Palla) + F. toque cap, and so lit., a frock with a cap or hood; cf. Sp. paletoque. ] (a) An overcoat. Dickens. (b) A lady's outer garment, -- of varying fashion. [ 1913 Webster ]