• Ulster

    Pronunciation

    • IPA: /ˈʌlstÉ™/

    Origin

    Named from the Irish province of Ulster.

    Full definition of ulster

    Noun

    ulster

    (plural ulsters)
    1. A long, loose overcoat of rough material.
      • 1891, w, A Scandal in Bohemia, I hardened my heart and took the smoke-rocket from under my ulster.
      • 1905, w, w:The Case of Miss Elliott Chapter 1, “Do I fidget you ?” he asked apologetically, whilst his long bony fingers buried themselves, string, knots, and all, into the capacious pockets of his magnificent tweed ulster.

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