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greys

Greys (noun) means Grey uniform clothing — trousers or jackets — worn by prisoners, typically for more formal occasions than everyday prison dress. Example: “He was issued a set of greys for his court appearance.”

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Grey uniform clothing — trousers or jackets — worn by prisoners, typically for more formal occasions than everyday prison dress.
"He was issued a set of greys for his court appearance."

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In plain EnglishGrey prison clothing worn on more formal occasions.

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This is a narrow, institutional use of the plural of "grey" — not the common color-plural sense.

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What does “greys” mean?

The word “greys” means grey uniform clothing — trousers or jackets — worn by prisoners, typically for more formal occasions than everyday prison dress. In plain terms, grey prison clothing worn on more formal occasions.

How do you use “greys” in a sentence?

Here is “greys” used in a sentence: “He was issued a set of greys for his court appearance.”

What part of speech is “greys”?

“Greys” is a noun.

What is the meaning of greys?

"greys" (noun) means grey uniform clothing — trousers or jackets — worn by prisoners, typically for more formal occasions than everyday prison dress.

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