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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

As the surgeon carefully and deliberately pulled back the bedclothing and exposed the body of the man clothed in pajamas, the others watched him.

From The Blind Man's Eyes by Edwin Balmer

It was, perhaps, ten o'clock when Kitty threw back the bedclothing, and slowly got out of bed.

From Marjorie at Seacote by Carolyn Wells

Patients should be gently dried after the bath and covered with dry bedclothing.

From The Home Medical Library, Volume I (of VI) by Kenelm Winslow

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