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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 bunks were filled with bedclothing; and an oil-lamp stood on a triangular shelf in a corner near the door.

From The Trail Horde by Seltzer, Charles Alden

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

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

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