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anorack: noun, an article of clothing, similar to what in US is called a ski jacket, heavy weight, with a hood, and often a collar that zips shut, and covers the chin.
sometimes a Pull over, with a half zipper and center (single) pocktet sometimes with a full front zipper, and two deep pockets. the outside is usually made out of ripstop nylon, or some other wind/weather resistant fabric.
the word is from one of the Northern canadian tribes of indians (cree? eskimo?) and is commonly used in UK--
and as David says, commonly worn by trainspotters, so it has become by association, "nerd cloths".. (just like flood pants and pocket protectors here are symbolic of nerds)
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