Lexicon:Blue coat
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| Term: | blue coat |
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| References: | Master and Commander, page 42 |
| Meaning: | The uniform coat prescribed for naval surgeons after 1805 had blue lapels. It was similar to a naval physician's coat but without gold lace on the sleeves. |
Additional information
Maturin's Medicine — This article is based on information from Maturin's Medicine, compiled and edited by Kerry Webb, with the help of a number of contributors.
