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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

When he again looked out of the aperture in the curtains screening the smoking-compartment from the aisle he saw the porter pass, carrying bedclothing.

From The Ranchman 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

The officers slept in the house all night, their bedclothing and sheets consisting of the native cloth made of the native mulberry-tree.

From Great Sea Stories by French, Joseph Lewis