Plural of greatcoat; multiple long, heavy overcoats.
From 'greatcoat' + '-s' (standard English plural); a simple plural formation of the noun.
In historical accounts, writers often mention 'rows of greatcoats' or 'soldiers in their greatcoats' because the garment itself tells a story—it signals military discipline, cold weather, and a particular historical period to readers instantly.
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