First Known Use: before 12th century
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cloth
noun, often attributive \ˈklȯth\
: material that is made by weaving together threads of cotton, wool, nylon, etc., and that is used to make clothes, sheets, etc.
: a piece of cloth that is used for a particular purpose (such as cleaning things)
the cloth : Christian priests and ministers
plural cloths \ˈklȯthz, ˈklȯths\
Full Definition of CLOTH
1
a : a pliable material made usually by weaving, felting, or knitting natural or synthetic fibers and filaments b : a similar material (as of glass)
2
: a piece of cloth adapted for a particular purpose; especially : tablecloth
3
a : a distinctive dress of a profession or calling b : the dress of the clergy; also : clergy
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Origin of CLOTH
Middle English, from Old English clāth cloth, garment; akin to Middle High German kleit garment
CLOTH Defined for Kids
cloth
noun \ˈklȯth\
plural cloths \ˈklȯthz, ˈklȯths\
Definition of CLOTH for Kids
1
: a woven or knitted material (as of cotton or nylon)
2
: a piece of cloth for a certain use <a polishing cloth>
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