"plainclothesman" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: plainclothesmen [plural]
Etymology: From plainclothes + -man. Etymology templates: {{af|en|plainclothes|-man}} plainclothes + -man Head templates: {{en-noun|plainclothesmen}} plainclothesman (plural plainclothesmen)
  1. A police officer (especially a detective) who wears civilian clothes when on duty. Categories (topical): Law enforcement, People Synonyms: plainclothes man

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