Meaning Of The Word Plain clothes

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Plain clothes Meaning

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Plain clothes Definition

What's The Definition Of Plain clothes?

plain clothes in American English
plural noun: clothing other than one's uniform, esp. civilian clothes worn on duty by a police officer

plain clothes in British English
plural noun: ordinary clothes, as distinguished from uniform, as worn by a police detective on duty

plain-clothes
Plain-clothes police officers wear ordinary clothes instead of a police uniform.

plain-clothes in British English
adjective: (of a police officer) wearing ordinary clothes when working, rather than a uniform

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