: 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

Word History

First Known Use

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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bedclothes. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.

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bedclothes

plural noun
: coverings (as sheets and blankets) for a bed

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