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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 women made way for the rough miner as he strode to where his son lay on a heap of soiled bedclothing, tossing and moaning, but unconscious, and in a high fever.

From Derrick Sterling A Story of the Mines by Monroe, Kirk

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

From Square Deal Sanderson by Seltzer, Charles Alden

With a rough shake of his head, Phillip groaned and unwound himself out of a tangle of bedclothing.

From Highways in Hiding by Smith, George Oliver