Bobcoat

/ˈbɑbkoʊt/ noun

A woman's short coat or jacket, typically waist-length, popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

From 'bob' (short) + 'coat'; named for its shortened length compared to full-length women's coats of the Victorian era, gaining popularity as women's fashion became more practical.

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