■ noun
1》 an overgarment that hangs loosely from the shoulders.
2》 something that hides or covers: a ~ of secrecy.
3》 ( ~s ) Brit. a ~room.
■ verb
1》 dress in a ~.
2》 cover or hide: snow ~ed everything.
Origin
ME: from OFr. cloke , dialect var. of cloche 'bell, ~', from med. L. clocca 'bell'.