fearnought

For'ard of the conning-tower half a dozen bluejackets, clad in fearnought suits, evinced a lively interest in the proceedings.

Then John with his legs in a sack and a fearnought jacket round him, snored in the cutty, whilst Tony nodded sleepily outside.

The jacket is made of a thick woollen stuff, called Fearnought, which is provided by the government.

No, no—number seven will do as well; Mrs C— wants some fearnought, to put down in the entrance hall.

Large gauntlet mitts were made during the winter, of fearnought covered with duck, and worn with a strap round the neck.