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

"We incorporated the street element, the raglan sleeves and the word 'resist' to reflect the politics, and the environment we were working in," says Omi.

From BBC

Lengthened trench coats, shirts as dresses, sculptural raglan sleeves on bomber jackets, and oversized parkas made a statement.

From Seattle Times

In some of his videos, Zelensky appears decked out in stylish olive green raglan tees; in others, he serves as his own jittery camera operator.

From Los Angeles Times

The raglan sleeves create a flattering look with extra mobility in the shoulders.

From Golf Digest

They landed on a raglan sleeve, the diagonal seams of which avoid constricting movement at the shoulder.

From The New Yorker

Related Words

• parka
• raincoat