Plainclothesman
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Plainclothesman is a noun meaning A police officer (especially a detective) who wears civilian clothes when on duty.
Meaning
A police officer (especially a detective) who wears civilian clothes when on duty.
Word Forms
- plainclothesmen
- plainclothes man
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include uniform, policeman, bluejacket, patrolman, citizen, dutyman.
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