Paletot \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. [1913 Webster]