Cloke

Cloke - (Webster's 1828 Dictionary)

CLOKE, n.

1. A loose outer garment worn over other clothes both by men and women.

He was clad with zeal as a cloke. Isa 59.

2. A cover; that which conceals; a disguise or pretext; an excuse; a fair pretense.

Not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness. 1 Pet 2.

They have no cloke for their sin. John 15.

CLOKE, v.t.

1. To cover with a cloke.

2. To hide; to conceal; to use a false covering.