CLOKE, n. 1. A loose outer garment worn over other clothes both by men and women.He was clad with zeal as a cloke. Is. 59.2. A cover; that which conceals; a disguise or pretext; an excuse; a fair pretense.Not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness. 1 Peter 2.They have no cloke for their sin. John 15.CLOKE, v.t. 1. To cover with a cloke.2. To hide; to conceal; to use a false covering.
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