Where does “coatful” come from?
coatful (English) comes from English coat, from Middle English cote, from Old French cotte, from Frankish kotta — coat.
coatful (English): The amount that a coat can hold
Definitions
- The amount that a coat can hold
Ancestry of “coatful”, step by step
coatful traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English coat
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | coat | An outer garment covering the upper torso and... |
| 2 | Middle English | cote | A coat, especially one worn as an undergarment or... |
| 3 | Old French | cotte | overshirt, tunic |
| 4 | Frankish | kotta | coat |
via English ful
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ful | — |