civies

[ siv-eez ]

plural noun

1. a less common variant of civvies. civvy1

civies

/ ˈsɪvɪz /

plural noun

1. informal.
   a variant spelling of civvies See civvy

Example Sentences

I can shake hands with you, David, now that you’re in 13 civies.

From Project Gutenberg

"Ask father," retorted Corporal John, as he slipped away to don "civies" and lunch with the President and his mother and the Camp Commandant.

From Time Magazine Archive

"When I get into civies and walk out of here...."

From Project Gutenberg

In the big Campus that fronts the University of Manitoba, and ranked by thousands in a hollow square, were the veterans in khaki and civies who had fought as comrades of the Prince in the war.

From Project Gutenberg

To be able to purchase from the inhabitants almost every conceivable necessity dear to the heart of the soldier, to mingle freely with "civies," to walk on hard, firm roads, theatres, cinemas, and to mingle nightly with other regiments compensated somewhat for what had passed.

From Project Gutenberg