Cloak
/kloʊk/noun
A loose outer garment that covers the body.
Did you know?The term 'cloak' is linked to rituals of concealment, often used in folklore and magic to hide one's true intentions or identities.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*kleu-
“to hear, to listen, to conceal.”
Old English
Old English
clāca
“a covering, a garment.”
Middle English
Middle English
cloke
“a garment worn for warmth or concealment.”
14th Century
Middle French
cloque
“a bell or a cloak, implying something that covers.”
Modern English
English
cloak
“a loose outer garment, typically worn for warmth or concealment.”