Definition of Bedclothes

1. Noun. Coverings that are used on a bed.


Definition of Bedclothes

1. n. pl. Blankets, sheets, coverlets, etc., for a bed.

Definition of Bedclothes

1. Noun. Sheets, blankets, quilts or other coverings used on a bed. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Bedclothes

1. [n]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bedclothes

bedazzlement
bedazzlements
bedazzles
bedazzling
bedbath
bedbaths
bedboard
bedboards
bedbound
bedbug
bedbugs
bedchair
bedchairs
bedchamber
bedchambers
bedclothes
bedcord
bedcords
bedcover
bedcovering
bedcoverings
bedcovers
bedde
bedded
bedded in
bedder
bedders
bedding
bedding and linens

Literary usage of Bedclothes

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Annual Report by Correctional Association of New York (1864)
"The Washing of Convicts' Bedclothes. The blankets of the male convicts are washed regularly once a year—sometimes more frequently; the quilts of the female ..."

2. The Family Receipt Book: Containing Eight Hundred Valuable Receipts in by Maria Eliza Ketelby Rundell (1819)
"... till some time after you have been able to procure dry clothes. 226. Useful Hints relative to Bedclothes, ... Bedclothes and the wool of ..."

3. Handbook of Public Health and Demography by Edward Francis Willoughby (1893)
"BEDDING AND Bedclothes Soft, and especially feather, beds are weakening. The harder a bed, consistently wkh comfort, the better. Good hair mattresses are ..."

4. The Medical Times and Gazette (1874)
"... was therefore placed under the influence of chloroform whenever the wound was dressed or anything else was done to him, such as changing the bedclothes, ..."

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