A rough, knotted woolen cloth, used chiefly for men's overcoats; also, a coat of that material.
p[=e]'t[.e]r-sham, n. a heavy greatcoat, also the rough-napped cloth, generally dark blue, of which it is made. [From Lord Petersham.]
Thick ribbed or corded silk ribbon; heavy overcoat or breeches formerly worn; cloth for these.