wapenrok

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch wâpenroc. Equivalent to wapen (“coat of arms”) +‎ rok (“tunic, garment covering the torso”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈʋaː.pə(n)ˌrɔk/

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• Hyphenation: wa‧pen‧rok

Noun

wapenrok m (plural wapenrokken, diminutive wapenrokje n)

1. (military, historical) A military surcoat with heraldic designs, often of knee-length, worn in the Middle Ages and the early modern era.
2. (military, historical, dated) A coat as part of a military uniform.