raglan

[ rag-luhn ]

noun

1. a loose overcoat with raglan sleeves.

Raglan

¹

/ ˈræɡlən /

noun

1. Raglan, 1st Baron17881855MBritishMILITARY: generalPOLITICS: diplomatistPOLITICS: politician Fitzroy James Henry Somerset , 1st Baron Raglan. 1788–1855, British field marshal, diplomatist, politician, and protégé of Wellington: commanded British troops (1854–55) in the Crimean War

raglan

²

/ ˈræɡlən /

noun

1. a coat with sleeves that continue to the collar instead of having armhole seams

adjective

1. cut in this design

   a raglan sleeve

Word History and Origins

Origin of raglan¹

1860–65; after Lord Raglan (1788–1855), British field marshal

Word History and Origins

Origin of raglan¹

C19: named after Lord Raglan

Example Sentences

His cheap unbuttoned raglan-style coat fluttered in the wind off the Hudson.

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He defended Raglan Castle to extremity; and opened not its gates till the middle of August.

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There is also a carved oak chimney-piece from Raglan Castle.

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Pennefather had his hands full by the time Lord Raglan arrived.

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The Prince then drove to the Raglan Barracks, where the regiment awaited his arrival.

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