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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 kind-hearted neighbors saved the chests of bedclothing and the family’s best garments, for the flames had not gotten at them.

From With Ethan Allen at Ticonderoga by Foster, W. Bertram

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

From Marjorie at Seacote by Wells, Carolyn

One blanket served the purpose of all bedclothing; it was a mixture of wool, cotton, and jute, predominantly jute; the length of a man's body and a yard and a half wide.

From Aliens or Americans? by Grose, Howard B. (Howard Benjamin)

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