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

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