Parkee

Parkee
Parka Par"ka, Parkee Par"kee, n. [Russ. parka, parki, dim. of para a pair, fr. G. paar, L. par. Cf. {Pair}.] 1. An outer garment made of the skins of birds or mammals, worn by Eskimos, etc. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

2. A coat with a fur lining and a hood, used for protection in very cold weather. [PJC.]

3. Hence: Any of a variety of jackets with attached hoods, usually of very warm or waterproof construction so as to provide protection from cold or rainy weather. [PJC.]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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