civies

American

[siv-eez] / ˈsɪv iz /

plural noun

a less common variant of civvies. civvy1

civies British

/ ˈsɪvɪz /

plural noun

informal a variant spelling of civvies See civvy

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"Ask father," retorted Corporal John, as he slipped away to don "civies" and lunch with the President and his mother and the Camp Commandant.

From Time Magazine Archive

"Gee, those are about the first real civies I've seen since I came overseas," said Judkins.

From Three Soldiers by Dos Passos, John

Artillery, and Tommy Atkins, the merchants, shopboys, clerks, and "civies" generally.

From The Siege of Kimberley by Phelan, T.

But in civies, even a frock coat, I've an idea she wouldn't recognize me as a noble hero.

From Torchy As A Pa by Ford, Sewell

I can shake hands with you, David, now that you’re in 13 civies.

From Out of the Air by Gillmore, Inez Haynes

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