Becloak

verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To cover or surround, as with a cloak. figuratively, transitive

    "Surely — was the cry — more Staff Officers are wanted who are trained to active service in the field, and not so many medal-hunting gentlemen skilled solely in the accomplishments of correcting visiting lists, becloaking ladies, and writing menu-cards."

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"Surely — was the cry — more Staff Officers are wanted who are trained to active service in the field, and not so many medal-hunting gentlemen skilled solely in the accomplishments of correcting visiting lists, becloaking ladies, and writing menu-cards."

Etymology

From be- + cloak.

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