\Pal"e*tot\, n. [F. paletot, OF. palletoc, prob. fr. L.
palla (see {Palla}) + F. toque cap, and so lit., a frock with
a cap or hood; cf. Sp. paletoque.]
(a) An overcoat. --Dickens.
(b) A lady's outer garment, -- of varying fashion.