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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 Balmer, Edwin

He stiffened, his hands gripping the bedclothing, as he muttered hoarsely: "Sanderson!"

From Square Deal Sanderson by Seltzer, Charles Alden

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

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