A long coat in various shades of black and gray, worn by detectives on crime shows such as Law & Order or Fringe.
Bob: Hey what is that dark long coat called?
Me: Oh, that's a death coat. All the detectives in crime shows filmed in cold places wear them!
Me: Oh, that's a death coat. All the detectives in crime shows filmed in cold places wear them!
by Ramona150 November 6, 2009