Where does “clad” come from?
Clad comes from Middle English cladde, past participle of Old English clāþian, which derived from Proto-Germanic klaiþōną, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European roots meaning to stick or adhere.
clad (English): Wearing clothing or some other covering (for example, an armour) on the body; clothed, dressed
Definitions
- Wearing clothing or some other covering (for example, an armour) on the body; clothed, dressed
Ancestry of “clad”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | clað | Alternative form of cloth |