First Known Use: before 12th century
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clothes
noun plural, often attributive \ˈklōz also ˈklōthz\
: the things that people wear to cover their bodies and that are usually made from cloth
Full Definition of CLOTHES
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: clothing
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: all the cloth articles of personal and household use that can be washed
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Origin of CLOTHES
Middle English, from Old English clāthas, plural of clāth
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CLOTHES Defined for Kids
clothes
noun plural \ˈklōz, ˈklōthz\
Definition of CLOTHES for Kids
: clothing
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