n. A man's overcoat; especially, in recent usage, such a coat cut like a frock-coat with full skirts.n. In fortification, the elevation of the parapet of a work at the angles, to protect from enfilade fire.n. A single large piece, such as an epergne, a vase holding cut flowers, a decorative cache-pot with a growing plant, or a large and decorative tazza or compotiėre, used to form the central ornament of a dinner-table.