| 单词 | under plain cover |
| 释义 | > as lemmasunder plain cover f. Of an envelope, wrapper, container, etc.: unlabelled, giving no information as to sender or contents; frequently in under plain cover. Also figurative. ΘΚΠ the mind > mental capacity > knowledge > hiding, concealing from view > privacy > [adjective] > unmarked plain1868 the mind > mental capacity > knowledge > hiding, concealing from view > privacy > [adverb] > in unmarked wrapper under plain cover1936 1868 J. D. McCabe Secrets of Great City lxxii. 527 One million certificates..are each inclosed in plain envelopes, and sealed, undistinguishable one from another. 1913 Maclean's Sept. 81/3 Write us for Catalogue ‘D’, sent free on application, in plain envelope. 1936 Men Only Mar. 147/1 Send a p.c. for full details of the Girvan Scientific System (mailed under plain cover) and particulars of our £100 Guarantee. 1974 John o'Groat Jrnl. (Wick) 6 Sept. 9/5 (advt.) Plain wrapper, Durex Gossamer, 55p dozen; Fetherlite, three packets 55p, post free; plain wrapper; guaranteed Grade 1 goods. 1988 Toronto Star 24 July a4 They've put on political trenchcoats and dark glasses and slipped their platform into a plain brown wrapper. 1998 Viz Aug. 11/2 (advt.) All orders despatched under plain cover. < as lemmas |
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