covert cloth

noun

1. a cotton, woolen, or worsted cloth of twill weave, the warp being of ply yarns one of which may be white.

covert cloth

noun

1. a twill-weave cotton or worsted suiting fabric Sometimes shortened tocovert

Word History and Origins

Origin of covert cloth¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

Her invitation thus extended, Mrs. Dean was now assisting Jerry to remove her long coat of tan covert cloth.

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Covert cloth is a twilled woven cloth of great beauty and durability.

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The jacket was possibly a coat of tan covert cloth with strapped seams, but it is the startling climax which claims attention.

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Father's winter overcoat was perhaps made of melton, or covert cloth.

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This livery is made of covert cloth or whip-cord, and the color may be any shade of gray or any shade of tan.

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