Beclothing

/bɪˈkloʊðɪŋ/ noun

Definition

The act or process of covering something completely with clothing or cloth; garments that cover.

Etymology

From 'be-' plus 'clothing' (from Old English 'clothian', to cover with cloth); the 'be-' prefix intensifies the sense of complete coverage.

Kelly Says

Medieval texts used 'beclothing' to describe elaborate dressing ceremonies for royalty—the word emphasizes the process as much as the result, unlike our simple word 'dressed.'

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