fearnaught

noun 3

Definitions

noun

1

A fearless person.

2

A stout woolen cloth of great thickness; dreadnought

[T]he crew however stand it tolerable well, each being cloathed with a Fearnought jacket, a pair of trowsers of the same and a large cap made of canvas & baize, these together with an additional glass of brandy every morning enables them to bear the cold without flinshing.

3

A warm garment, especially one made of this cloth.

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