Question

what does the author mean by'comfortable waistcoats,a yard and a half round the equator' ?​

Answer 1

By comfortable waistcoat, he meant that a vest that is worn under the coat.

By a yard and a half-round equator, he meant that the half shape of an equator but elongated like a half oval.

Explanation:

• The author has used these words to describe the appearance of two people.

• Waistcoats are usually worn by businessmen or financially stable people.

• By the yard, he meant that it has made from sufficient cloth.