peacoat
UK[ˈpiː.kəʊt]US[ˈpiː.koʊt]
n
a short, double-breasted overcoat made of coarse woollen cloth, originally worn by sailors.
Etymology
the term "peacoat" entered english in the early 18th century from dutch pijjekker or west frisian pijjakker, where pij referred to a coarse woollen fabric and jakker meant "jacket." the dutch pij itself likely derives from an old french word for a type of cloth. the garment was adopted by the british royal navy, and the spelling was anglicized to "pea coat" or "peacoat." its enduring design and name are a direct legacy of its practical maritime origins.
Analysis
the word is a loanword and its internal structure in english is not productively analyzable into meaningful sub-parts.
Examples
the sailor buttoned up his thick peacoat against the cold sea wind.
the classic peacoat remains a fashionable and functional winter staple.
he bought a genuine navy-issue peacoat from the surplus store.