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overthings

overthings noun: an extra layer of outer clothing or winter garments for use in very cold weather, possibly including a blanket or shawl, to be wrapped around the body or hung over the shoulders and back.

Noun

overthings (uncountable)

  1. (dated) An extra layer of outer clothing or winter garments for use in very cold weather, possibly including a blanket or shawl, to be wrapped around the body or hung over the shoulders and back.

Forms of overthings

alternative formover-things

Origin of overthings

From over- + things.

Questions about overthings

What does overthings mean?
Overthings means an extra layer of outer clothing or winter garments for use in very cold weather, possibly including a blanket or shawl, to be wrapped around the body or hung over the shoulders and back.
What part of speech is overthings?
Overthings is a noun.

Words near overthings in the dictionary

  1. overthicken
  2. overthickened
  3. overthickening
  4. overthickens
  5. overthin
  6. overthings
  7. overthink
  8. overthinker
  9. overthinkers
  10. overthinking
  11. overthinkings

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