bedclothes

plural noun

bed·​clothes ˈbed-ˌklō(t͟h)z How to pronounce bedclothes (audio)
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: the covering (such as sheets and blankets) used on a bed

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Crisp nights call for hibernation-worthy bedclothes. — Wsj Off Duty Editors, WSJ, 10 Sep. 2022

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14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bedclothes was in the 14th century

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bedclothes

plural noun
bed·​clothes -ˌklō(t͟h)z How to pronounce bedclothes (audio)
: coverings (as sheets and blankets) for a bed

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