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bedclothes.

Sheets, blankets, quilts or other coverings used on a bed.

10 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈbɛd.kləʊðz/
  1. Sheets, blankets, quilts or other coverings used on a bed.

    plural · plural-only
    She pulled the bedclothes over her neck to stay warm.
  2. Clothing worn to bed.

    plural · plural-only
    Tom put his bedclothes on and went to sleep.
Where this word comes from

From Middle English bedclothys, plural of Middle English bedcloth, bedclothe, bedde clothe (“bed-cloth, bedding”), from Old English bedclāþ, beddclāþ (“coverlet, blanket, bedding, bedclothes”), equivalent to bed + clothes.

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