turncoat

== English == === Etymology === A compound of turn +‎ coat, reportedly derived from the sometime military practice of wearing uniform coats that were lined in material of a contrasting color, and which could be worn inside out to present a different appearance. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈtəːn.kəʊt/ (US) IPA(key): /ˈtɝn.koʊt/ === Noun === turncoat (plural turncoats) A traitor; one who turns against a previous affiliation or allegiance. Synonyms: apostate, defector, renegade; see also Thesaurus:defector ==== Alternative forms ==== turn-coat, turn coat ==== Derived terms ==== turncoat witness ==== Translations ==== === Verb === turncoat (third-person singular simple present turncoats, present participle turncoating, simple past and past participle turncoated) To act as a turncoat; to betray Synonyms: quisle, sell out, traitorize; see also Thesaurus:betray ==== Translations ====