ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Turncloak

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Turncloak is a noun meaning (rare) turncoat.

Meaning

(rare) turncoat.

Example Sentences

“The Tattered Prince gave a shrug. “Every turncloak has his tale. You are not the first to swear me your swords, take my coin, and run. All of them have reasons. ‘My little son is sick,’ or ‘My wife is putting horns on me,’ or ‘The other men all make me suck their cocks.’ Such a charming boy, the last, but I did not excuse his desertion..."

Word Forms

Synonyms for turncloak

Depending on context, synonyms include turntippet, withersake, apostate, balimbing, butterfly, changeling.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include turn-coat, turncoat, transfuge, turntail, double-crosser, cotraitor.

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