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Etymology of the English word cloth

the English word cloth
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *kalithaz

Derivations in English

clothbound, dishcloth, dustcloth, floorcloth, haircloth, horsecloth, loincloth, longcloth, neckcloth, oilcloth, saddlecloth, waistcloth, breechcloth, washcloth, sackcloth, tablecloth, clothier, footcloth, headcloth, sailcloth

Cognates

Dutch kleed, German Kleid

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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