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bedclothing

American  
[bed-kloh-thing] / ˈbɛdˌkloʊ ðɪŋ /

noun

  1. bedclothes; bedding. 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

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

From Square Deal Sanderson by Seltzer, Charles Alden

A more familiar comparison may be had from the blankets used for bedclothing.

From Outlines of the Earth's History A Popular Study in Physiography by Shaler, Nathaniel Southgate

Even the bedclothing was rumpled in the old woman’s bunk.

From Carolyn of the Corners by Endicott, Ruth Belmore