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bedclothing

American  
[bed-kloh-thing] / ˈbɛdˌkloʊ ðɪŋ /

noun

  1. bedclothes; bedding.


Etymology

Origin of bedclothing

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55; bed + clothing

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 girl clenched her hands under the bedclothing.

From Love Stories by Rinehart, Mary Roberts

"How came that cat here?" demanded the nurse, pulling aside the bedclothing.

From Polly of the Hospital Staff by Dowd, Emma C.

Far in the darkest corner lay the father on a pallet of corn-husks covered with soiled bedclothing.

From The Mountain Girl by Erskine, Payne

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