C Before D Sometimes I wonder if there are multiple meanings for C Before D. Q confirms the words but not the meaning: [C]oats before [D]eclas. But Coats could be mean outerwear, not just Dan Coats. Q also said this in the same post: The month of AUGUST is traditionally very HOT. You have more than you know. So, I'm just going to chill and work on my patience. I have plenty that I haven't finished reading.