swathing clothes

plural noun

obsolete

Word History

Etymology

Middle English

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of swathing clothes was in the 14th century

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“Swathing clothes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swathing%20clothes. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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