COVERT CLOTH Definition & Meaning

covert cloth

noun

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

covert cloth

noun

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

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Origin of covert cloth¹

First recorded in 1890–95

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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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MISSES' SUITS: Smartly tailored suits of English navy serge, navy gabardine, tan covert cloth, imported mixtures, homespuns, and light-weight knit cloths—adapted for town or country usage.

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Standard goods, such as serges, cashmere, Henrietta cloth, and covert cloth, are always to be found in the shops.

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

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