bedclothing
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of bedclothing
Example Sentences
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Every time a baby is found dead in his crib, apparently smothered by bedclothing or a soft pillow, the mother is tortured by the feeling that she should have been more careful.
From Time Magazine Archive
He turned and saw Bessie bent motionless over the pile of bedclothing.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
The women made way for the rough miner as he strode to where his son lay on a heap of soiled bedclothing, tossing and moaning, but unconscious, and in a high fever.
From Derrick Sterling A Story of the Mines by Monroe, Kirk
An electric torch, which can be flashed on the child for an instant, will assist the mother or nurse to make sure that the child has not thrown off all the bedclothing.
From The Nervous Child by Cameron, Hector Charles
The life-line made from her cherished bedclothing was twisted about his wet shoulders like a flash.
From Reels and Spindles A Story of Mill Life by Merrill, Frank T. (Frank Thayer)
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