becloak

Definitions

To cover or surround, as with a cloak.

figuratively, transitive

Examples

“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.”

“"You might so becloak yourself that no one would know⟳ whom you were," suggested Taro.”

“" […] Therefore, if the converted won't reconvert, their master, or one so guised, should undertake⟳ to play⟳ our tune⟳. A touch⟳ of truthache essentials, lest sharper drama too soon becloak our stage⟳, and weary our watchers of our play⟳."”

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