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Definition of overclothes in US English:

overclothes

noun

  • Treated as plural. Outer garments.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Edinburgh Annual Register. From over- + clothes. Compare earlier overcloth, overclothing.

Pronunciation

overclothes

/ˈəʊvəkləʊ(ð)z/