Where does “bedclothes” come from?
Bedclothes derives from Middle English bedclothys, from Middle English bedcloth, from Old English bedclāþ, a compound of bed and clāþ meaning cloth.
bedclothes (English): Sheets, blankets, quilts or other coverings used...
Definitions
- Sheets, blankets, quilts or other coverings used...
Ancestry of “bedclothes”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | bedclothys | — |
| 2 | Middle English | bedcloth | — |
| 3 | Old English | bedclāþ | — |