bedclothing
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of bedclothing
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
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He turned and saw Bessie bent motionless over the pile of bedclothing.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
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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
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
If they are not well, the wagon should go back for them at the end of the day's march; shelter-tents are not to be recommended for them, nor are two blankets sufficient bedclothing.
From How to Camp Out by Gould, John Mead
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