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Prince albert
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a formal men's coat typically worn at weddings during the Victorian era
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
singular
gender specific
Plural form
prince alberts
Masculine Singular
prince albert
neutral form
formal coat
What is a "prince albert"?
A Prince Albert coat is a formal, knee-length coat that is typically worn for evening events. It features a short, tailored waist and flares out slightly towards the bottom. The coat usually has a peaked lapel and is typically made from wool or velvet. It was originally popularized by Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria, in the mid-19th century, and became a fashionable garment for men during the Victorian era. Today, the Prince Albert coat is still worn for formal occasions and is often paired with a black tie or white tie dress code.
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