incog
Americanadjective
abbreviation
Etymology
Origin of incog
First recorded in 1690–1700; by shortening
Example Sentences
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Amsterdam, August 3d, 1781,137 Extract from the King's speech at the prorogation of Parliament; the English Court will probably insist on their two preliminaries, as conditions of accepting the Imperial mediation.—Indications of the Emperor's favorable disposition towards America, while visiting the Low Countries.—Expressed a desire to meet Mr Adams incog.
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She must come incog, Jack; aye, in man’s clothes, if she can: you know why.
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I wish I could see that woman, and be myself incog.
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I am come purposely to inspect the gaol, Mrs. Ripshaw, and I wish to be quite incog. at present.
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To-day I dine with Longman to meet Tom Moore, who is living incog. near this Nestor of publishers at Hampstead.
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