bedclothes
Sheets, blankets, quilts or other coverings used on a bedSheets, blankets, quilts or other coverings used on a bed.
» Air the bedclothes when the weather is good.
Lüfte das Bettzeug, wenn das Wetter gut ist. — Espi
При хорошей погоде проветривай постельное бельё. — Ooneykcall
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2 senses(plural, plural only)Sheets, blankets, quilts or other coverings used on a bed.
She pulled the bedclothes over her neck to stay warm.
Bettwäsche, Bettzeug
посте́льное бельёpostélʹnoje belʹjó
coverings that are used on a bed
(plural, plural only)Clothing worn to bed.
Tom put his bedclothes on and went to sleep.
Examples
7 sentencesAir the bedclothes when the weather is good.
ruПри хорошей погоде проветривай постельное бельё. — Ooneykcall
deLüfte das Bettzeug, wenn das Wetter gut ist. — Espi
I'm washing the bedclothes.
deIch wasche die Bettwäsche. — list
He didn't find the bedclothes.
deEr fand die Bettlaken nicht. — Zaghawa
We should change the bedclothes.
If you're allergic to acarus, you need to clean your bedclothes, your carpet and your rugs.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English bedclothys, plural of Middle English bedcloth, bedclothe, bedde clotheFrom 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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