clethen
Middle English
/ˈklɛːðən/
verb
Definitions
- (ambitransitive) To clothe; to put clothing on.
- (reflexive) To wear; to put clothing on oneself.
- (transitive) To give clothes or garments to.
- (transitive) To enclose; to surround as to hide.
- (rare) To gain a trait; to immerse in an abstract quantity.
- (rare) To decorate or ornament.
Etymology
Inherited from Old English clǣðdon affix from Middle English clethe.
Origin
Middle English
clethe