civies
Americanplural noun
plural noun
Example Sentences
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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
I can shake hands with you, David, now that you’re in 13 civies.
From Out of the Air by Gillmore, Inez Haynes
The next day we dressed up for the attempt by putting on our "civies" first and then drawing our prisoner's uniform over them.
From World's War Events, Vol. II by Reynolds, Francis J. (Francis Joseph)
"When I get into civies and walk out of here...."
From A Diary Without Dates by Bagnold, Enid
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