cloak
91Cloak — Anglo Saxon onwards. Loose outer garment of varying length falling from the neck over the shoulders. Many different names and styles …
92cloak — n 1. cape, mantle, capote, robe, dolman, domino, aba, pelisse, pelerine, cope, burnoose, mantelet, Rom. Cath. Ch. mantelletta, (in Spain and Spanish America) manta, Obs. manteau; poncho, shawl, wrap, palatot, coat, overcoat, jacket, sweater;… …
93cloak-and-dagger — /klohk euhn dag euhr/, adj. pertaining to, characteristic of, or dealing in espionage or intrigue, esp. of a romantic or dramatic kind. [1835 45] * * * …
94cloak-and-suiter — /klohk euhn sooh teuhr/, n. Informal. a manufacturer or seller of clothing. * * * …
95cloak-and-sword — /klohk euhn sawrd /, adj. (of a drama or work of fiction) dealing with characters who wear cloaks and swords; concerned with the customs and romance of the nobility in bygone times. [1800 10] * * * …
96cloak and dagger — (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) a. intrguing, mysterious, melodramatic, dealing in espionage …
97cloak-and-dagger — (Roget s Thesaurus II) adjective Existing or operating in a way so as to ensure complete concealment and confidentiality: clandestine, covert, huggermugger, secret, sub rosa, undercover. Informal: hush hush. Idiom: under wraps. See SHOW …
98cloak and dagger — adj. involving secrecy and mystery; full of secrecy and intrigue; clandestine n. type of adventure movie or book based on espionage; situation that involves espionage or secrecy; situation when people act in a very secret way when not actually… …
99cloak and sword — adj. (of a drama or fiction book) referring to characters who wear cloaks and swords; involving the habits and romance of the nobility in days that are past …
100cloak of snow — n. coat of snow …
