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What did Anorak originally mean before it meant jacket?

April 26, 2017anorak jacket mean meant originally

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What did Anorak originally mean before it meant jacket?

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An anorak is a type of jacket (similar to a parka) from Inuit language, originally without a front opening, with a lined hood to protect the face. So, an anorak is a specific type of jacket, and retains that meaning even if extended to other types of cold- or wet- weather covering.