When Struensee, a german doctor was excecuted in Copenhagen, the newspapers
wrote that he wore a "Viltskur" wich is the danish name of a greatcoat made
of fur. His fur coat was made of wolf. It was angle lenght and had a big
collar attached to it according to the print they published of the episode.
The german doctor had first his right hand cut off, then his head. He had an
affair with our queen.
Bjarne
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Subject: [h-cost] "Great Coat"
Dear List,
I'm reading a diary of a young woman in Virginia in 1787, and she uses the
term "great coat" for an article of clothing. It is clear from the
context
that this is NOT the many-caped, overcoat type garment. I know that
"coat"
could refer to a petticoat, but any ideas as to this particular usage?
Thanks.
Ann Wass
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